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Who signed the french armistice between France and Germany in World War 2?
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After the invasion of Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands and the retreat of the surrounded English army in Dunkerque, the German army successfully break through the French defense the 5th of June 1940.
A panic occurred, with millions of people moving south to flee the battlefield - this is "l'exode" (the exodus).
The progression was so quick that the french govnerment decide to move to Bordeaux the 10th of june. The same day, Italy declared war on France.
Paris, declared open-city, is invaded by German troops the 14th of June.
As the french army generals preferred to surrender, The french "président du conseil" (prime minister during the 3rd french republic) Paul Reynaud, who wanted to keep on fighting, decide to quit, the 16th of June. He is replaced by Petain in order to sign the armistice.
The 17th of June the new government moved from Bordeaux to Vichy.
The armistice is signed the 22nd of June at Rethondes, in the railway carriage where the armistice was signed in 1918, a humiliating defeat for Germany. Hitler chose this location to exact his revenge on France. It was the beginning of the collaboration.
The German army had invaded two thirds of France in three weeks.
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∙ 15y agoMarshal Pétain. (This is not to be confused with the armistice of 1945.)
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The area that France and Germany fought for in the battle of Verdun were the eastern regions of Lorraine and Alsace; these regions were in between Germany and the French capital Paris.
Why was French Premier Georges Clemenceau called The Tiger?
He was nicknamed "Le Tigre" because of his aggressive positions in diplomatic situations, notably the attacks on France by Germany in World War I, and the terms of the armistice following the war.
What happened after the battle of Dunkirk had ended?
The Germany started the final offensive against France, seizing Paris, breaking through the Maginot Line and forcing the French Government to ask an armistice.
When did France get invaded by the Axis Powers?
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What separates France from Germany?
A border was placed between Germany and France after World War I. It was named the Maginot Line after the French Minister of War.
What was the town in northern France where the armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany in 1918?
Compiègne is a small town in French this was where Germany and France signed the treaty. Not known as the treaty of Versailles, which goes back to a different kind of treaty on the same war.
When did The French sign over France in World War 2?
executed on 10 May 1940 On 22 June, an armistice was signed between France and Germany, going into effect on 25 June.
Town in northwestern France where the French leaders surrendered to Germany on June 22 1940?
French surrender to Nazis also known as Second Armistice took place at Northern French town of Compiegne. This was a deliberate choice of Hitler as Compiegne was the same place where first armistice took place after World War I after Germany's surrender.
Did France surrender to Germany?
France's army has been welcoming invading armies for two centuries.Yes, the first part of the Fall of France initiated the evacuation of Dunkirk. On June 25th 1940 the French government's armistice agreement (surrender) to Germany established the state of Vichy France.
What was the french fortified line between France and Germany?
Maginot line
What is the town in Northern France where the French leaders surrendered to Germany on June 221940 the same site Germans had been forced to sign the armistice ending World War 1?
Campiegne!
Why did the french hate Germany?
The French hated Germany because Germany invaded France.
Who won the war between France and Germany?
In 1940 Germany defeated France. In 1944 - 1945 the Allies defeated Germany and the Free French under General Charles de Gaulle joined in this.
What land were France and Germany fighting over in the Battle of Verdun?
The area that France and Germany fought for in the battle of Verdun were the eastern regions of Lorraine and Alsace; these regions were in between Germany and the French capital Paris.
Why was French Premier Georges Clemenceau called The Tiger?
He was nicknamed "Le Tigre" because of his aggressive positions in diplomatic situations, notably the attacks on France by Germany in World War I, and the terms of the armistice following the war.
What happened after the battle of Dunkirk had ended?
The Germany started the final offensive against France, seizing Paris, breaking through the Maginot Line and forcing the French Government to ask an armistice.
Did Germany try to colonize France?
Germany didn't try to colonize France, Germany succeeded in colonizing France in 1940 after the French government surrendered to Germany.
