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Invasion of France and the Battle of Britain

Invasion of France and the Battle of Britain. German Aggression 1933-1939. The Road to France. Voice from the Past. Lightning War. Phoney War April 9, 1940 Denmark Norway May 10 th Netherlands Begium France Maginot Line Allied Forces, Split. “I do not want to be anything other

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Invasion of France and the Battle of Britain

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  1. Invasion of France and the Battle of Britain

  2. German Aggression1933-1939
  3. The Road to France Voice from the Past Lightning War Phoney War April 9, 1940 Denmark Norway May 10th Netherlands Begium France Maginot Line Allied Forces, Split “I do not want to be anything other than the first soldier of the German Reich. I have once more put on the uniform which was once most holy and precious to me. I shall only take it off after victory or I shall not live to see the end…Just as I myself am ready to risk my life any time for my people and for Germany, so I demand the same of everyone else. But anyone who thinks that he can oppose this national commandment, whether directly or indirectly, will die! Traitors can expect death!”
  4. Dunkirk Picture Battle of Britain
  5. Invasion of France Allied forces are taken by surprise Dunkirk May – June 1940 Entire British Army and some French Troops June 22 armistice Germans occupy 3/5 of France Vichy France Germany is now in control of western and central Europe Map
  6. In Need of Help Germans = underestimated Blitzkrieg British Expeditionary Force Outdated weapons BEF stranded on the beaches Vice Admiral Ramsay 30,000 troops only Destroyers and Transport Ships Harbor becomes blocked Impossible evacuation = shallow water
  7. The Miracle of Dunkirk Private ships Covered by RAF across the English Channel An impossible evacuation 338,000 troops Historical Significance A rallying point The escape captures the minds and hearts of the British people
  8. Historical Significance Continued Churchill’s speeches We Will Fight on the Beaches Their Finest Hour Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat
  9. United State’s Response Isolationism American Sentiment Drawn into WWI because of economic involvement FDR believes neutrality encourages Axis aggression Gradually relaxed after Invasion of France A policy of national isolation by not forming alliances or other international political and economic relations Neutrality acts of 1930’s Prevent US from taking sides in European conflict
  10. Battle of Britain Historical Facts Historical Significance Military and psychological victory Rallied Moral Britain and USA July–October 1940 Air Invasion Luftwaffe vs. RAF British Radar London Bombings Civilian attacks Military rebuilds Map
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