Adolf Hitler2 June 1940
Rommel is ordered to accompany Hitler on the rest of his front-line tour
Germany · Warfare / World War, 2nd. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Rommel is ordered to accompany Hitler on the rest of his front-line tour
Hitler issues directive 18 for Operation Marita, the invasion of Greece
The Armed Forces High Command issued Directive No. 20 on December 13, 1940, the document outlines the Greek campaign under the code designation, "Operation Marita". Orders 24 divisions to assemble in Rumania & advance on Greece through Bulgaria. Hitler issues directive Operation Marita for the occupation of the Balkans
After the unexpected March 27 coup against the Yugoslav Government, orders for the future campaign in Yugoslavia are drafted, as well as changes to the plan for the attack on Greece
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