In the spring of 1940, Germany began taking over multiple countries. Denmark, Norway, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands all fell to Germany's control during this time. Germany also conquered Luxembourg, the Channel Islands and Romania in 1940.
Most countries were not as prepared for war as Germany was.
I would say Germany and France
Poland for sure, maybe France and other surrounding countries.
By the fall of 1940 Germany controlled most of Western Europe. The countries under German rule include but are not limited to France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
In 1940, Germany was at war.
Yes. They had quick and easy victories over these three countries, plus Luxembourg in May-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.
The Allies:AustraliaBelgium (Occupied by Germany from 1940-1945)CanadaChinaCzechoslovakia (Occupied by Germany from 1939-1945)Finland (1945)France (Occupied by Germany from 1940-1945)Greece (Occupied by Germany and Italy 1941-1944)IndiaNorway (Occupied by Germany 1940-1945)Poland (Occupied by Germany 1939-1945)United KingdomUnited StatesSoviet UnionYugoslaviaThe Axis:Finland (From 1939-1945)Vichy France (July 1940-August 1944)GermanyHungaryItalyKorea (Occupied by Japan 1905-1945)JapanRomania
At the end of 1940, countries such as Germany, Italy, and Japan were not allies of the United States. These nations were part of the Axis Powers, actively opposing the Allies in World War II. The U.S. had not yet entered the war, but tensions with these countries were escalating.
Between 1939 and 1940, Germany used the strategy of blitzkrieg on - Poland - France - Belgium - Holland - Denmark - Luxembourg
Germany launched major offensives in Western Europe during April and May 1940. In April, 1940 Germany invaded Denmark and Norway in order to protect its shipping interests. Germany also attacked France and invaded neutral nations like Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium in May, 1940. France also fell in June, 1940.