The rapid fall of France in 1940 came as a surprise to everyone (not least the German Army High Command) and was due to failures in the French military leadership.
Firstly, the Allies were totally unprepared for German blitzkrieg tactics.Despite having more and better tanks and aircraft, the Allies used them incorrectly.Tanks were divided up into small units and assigned to infantry divisions as support units.In contrast, the Germans massed all their tanks and mechanized units into panzer divisions, which they then grouped together into panzer armies and used to smash a hole in the French line and rapidly exploit the gap created.Allied air power was held back, to be committed as was seen necessary, a reactive mindset. German aircraft were assigned as direct air-to-ground support for the panzer divisions, helping to blast the gap and break down stubborn strongpoints - a proactive use of air power.
The Allies believed the main German attack would come through Belgium (as in 1914); this attack, however, was a feint, designed to draw Allied forces into the Low Countries, away from the main German attack, which came through the Ardennes Forest - the weakest part of The French line.Once they'd broken through, the Germans swiftly crossed the Meuse river, some units then swinging north to cut off Allied troops that had advanced into the Low Countries, and others heading for Paris.The bulk of the French army, including their best units, stationed in the Maginot Line, were outflanked and cut off, and thus not available to either form a new defence line or for any counterattack.
Gamelin, the French commander, didn't understand modern warfare and didn't trust modern technology.French Army Headquarters contained only 1 radio and no telephones, Gamelin preferring to communicate with his subordinates in the field by carrier pigeons, which he believed to be a more reliable method. Unaware of the speed that all-mechanized forces could move, Gamelin calculated the Germans couldn't possibly reach the river Meuse in less than 9 days, allowing plenty of time to move reserves up to defend the river line. In reality, the Germans reached the Meuse in 2 days, and were across in 3
The area where the Norsemen were allowed to settle by the French king, roughly correspond to the Normandy region.
17 June 1940 , Charles de Gaulle left France for England to establish the Free French Forces .
French legionnaires are very often deployed abroad, but their barracks are located in France and they are free to go anywhere in France. For foreign-born legionnaires, a residency permit is issued by the state.
no, not for 14 years and 268 days, if they leave France, even walk five steps outside the border of France, they arnt allowed back into France for 14 years and 268days, if they do come back within that time, they are removed forcefully, and never allowed to return. they usually go to live in Spain,Italy or Germany as they are closest, which is why if you go to those countries a lot of the people can speak french and that language. because they left and then came back.
It might be Dunkirk
Yes she was, for she was Queen of France.
Dogs are not allowed in restaurants or stores in France, except for guide dogs.
Woman in France were first allowed to vote on October 21, 1945.
The Tennis Court Oath.The Women March.The Storming of the BastilleThe Reign of Terror.Regicide.Louis XVI tried to flee France. The Third Estate formed the National Assembly.
The area where the Norsemen were allowed to settle by the French king, roughly correspond to the Normandy region.
17 June 1940 , Charles de Gaulle left France for England to establish the Free French Forces .
The French army survivers were allowed to return to France.
The congress canccled its treaties with France & allowed u.s. ships and seize french vessels.
French legionnaires are very often deployed abroad, but their barracks are located in France and they are free to go anywhere in France. For foreign-born legionnaires, a residency permit is issued by the state.
The king and his family tried to flee France but were captured.
The king was executed to prevent a comeback of the monarchy. After his attempt to flee France, he had lost the favor of most French and was seen as a traitor. The majority of French representatives voted to have him executed. For some revolutionaries, it was necessary to ensure the Republic would stay.
During World War 2 French children had to leave their families and their homes in an attempt to flee from bombing taking place in the north Picardie region. These children were considered refugees and were often housed in Bretagne France. Those children that did not flee often died from the bombing, sickness, or malnutrition.