Largely because it was on the way to the Atlantic coastline, and Hitler thought it would give him a strong foothold in France.
Another motive was the large Jewish population there (est. 350,000 followers of Judaism). Approximately 49 concentration and extermination camps were established in Axis controlled France.
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In WWII, Germany took over France in 1940. Italy wasn't involved, it didn't join the war until 1941.
it only took six weeks for Germany to defeat France
I think Germany took away Alsace-Lorraine, which is not a city but a region of France.
It didn't only take place in France. There was just as much fighting in Russia, Africa, the Middle East and at sea. Now, the question becomes WHY was there fighting in France. The answer is quite simple. Germany invaded France and France didn't want to be taken over, so the only thing they could do was fight.
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In WWII, Germany took over France in 1940. Italy wasn't involved, it didn't join the war until 1941.
I believe you mean the exploits of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806, when he conquered most of Germany.
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England and France did not wish to engage Germany in another war. Letting Germany take over a country or two seemed reasonable at the time to the leaders of France and Britain.
Germany is in a central location in Europe. It borders Italy, France, Poland and other countries. With control of Germany they could control Europe.
it only took six weeks for Germany to defeat France
I think Germany took away Alsace-Lorraine, which is not a city but a region of France.
No He managed to take over France
They Started WW2 They Wanted To Expand There Country Simular To Napoleon Wanting To Take Over France