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Germany was without a doubt winning the war in Europe during the 1940's. In a short time Germany took control of France which was considered to have a powerful army at the time. Also conquered by Germany during the 1940's were, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, and Denmark. Most of Europe was controlled by the Axis Powers.
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∙ 14y agoGermany was without any doubt winning the war in Europe in 1940. In a short time the German Army conquered France which was previously believed to have the best and most modern army in the world at that time. Also swiftly conquered by the Germans in 1940 were Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, and Denmark. Great Britain appeared to be next and prepared for a German cross-channel invasion. Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and Ireland remained neutral, but much of the rest of Europe was either controlled by Germany or allied to Germany.
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∙ 14y agoThe Axis powers were winning. Check out www.worldwar-2.net full timeline, lots of interesting info.
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∙ 11y agoIn 1942 the Germans, under Hitler were making advances on all fronts and clearly winning at that time.
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Describe the course of World War 2 in Europe until the end of 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.
Who was winning war in 1942?
The axis powers were winning the war in 1942!
Who was winning the war in 1942?
The axis powers were winning the war in 1942!
Who was winning the civil war for the first 2 years?
the union was winning the civil war
What strategies did the international commmunity use to save the Jews in Europe?
The Allies had no 'strategy for [saving] the Jews in Europe' beyond winning the war. Until 1944 the Allies didn't even believe reports about the Holocaust, either.
Who appeared to be winning the war at the end of 1940?
Germany and Italy
Was the soviet union winning the war in 1940?
no they were recieving from behind by the americans
What war did the Allies in world war 2 focus on winning what war after the United States entered?
The war in Europe. This is known as the "Europe First" strategy.
What were the political conditions in Europe in 1940 and countries were at war?
mexicansballs
How much of Europe did the Germans control by the 1940?
The attached link explains on a month by month basis the course of the war in 1940 in Europe.
What country of Europe was most helpful to the Americans in winning the war against England?
France
Who was winning in the first 3 years of the war?
Germany by far. controlling most of Europe.
How did Germany conquered most of Europe by 1940?
Most countries were not as prepared for war as Germany was.
When did the world war 2 took place?
For Europe 1938-1945.. for America 1940-1945.
Issues in England in 1940 - 1945?
World War II was the main issue in Europe at the time.
Was the lack of commitment in Italian forces the key to allied win in Europe?
The key to winning the war in Europe was the "Russians" (Soviets). The war between the Soviets (Russian Front) and Germany was the primary war in Europe commencing in 1941. In Europe...anything but the Russian Front was a side-show.
Did the depression end in 1943?
By 1939 the economy was on an upswing and by 1940, after war had begun in Europe, the Great Depression was history.
