Actually, it was 1939.
In 1940, Germany was at war.
It allowed Germany to conquer France almost immediately after the start of the actual fighting in 1940.
June22, 1940
1940
25 June 1940
The course of World War II, leading up to the end of 1940, was an expansion of territory by the country of Germany. Germany was beginning to invade its neighboring countries.
It was invaded by Germany on May 10, 1940.
In May 1940 Germany invaded Luxembourg.
April 9, 1940.
Germany seized Denmark in April 1940.
10-28th may 1940
10 May 1940