Paul Reynaud4 April 1940
The British Expeditionar Force capitulates at Dunkirk
France · Warfare / World War, 2nd. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The British Expeditionar Force capitulates at Dunkirk
The French military attache warns that the centre of the German assault would come on the Meuse at Sedan, between 8 and 10 May
Attends an inter-allied conference in the Chateau at Casteau near Mons
Attends an inter-allied conference in the Chateau at Casteau near Mons
The Germans breakthrough at Sedan
Joined by an embryo staff & remants of General Petiets Cavalry at Laon
Launches an attack on the "Bulge" from the north & sth
Prepares to sever Guderians supply lines at Montcornet but is beaten back
Realizes that France will be over-run by the Germans
Laval meets Hitler & offers to collaborate
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