Military Head
Appointed Head of the Military Administration in Paris
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1940 in Germany — Page 15
Explore 575 historical events and records for Germany in 1940.
Historical records for Germany in 1940
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Military Planning
Quirnheim gains experience in military planning and staff administration during the German campaigns
Operation Barbarossa
Warns Hitler about underestimating Russia
Operation Barbarossa
Tries to convince Hitler to defeat Britain before the Americans join the British
Operation Sea Lion
Britain will not allow Hitler a free hand in the east & will not sue for peace
Operation Sea Lion
Sets up a wirless intercept system to hear RAF messages
Promotion to General of Infantry
Following the successful German campaign in France, Manstein was promoted to General of Infantry. His higher rank reflected the increasing seniority of his field commands.
Reichmarschall
Awarded the specially created title od Reichmarschall
Reichmarschall
Awarded the specially created title od Reichmarschall
Reichminister
Appointed Reichminister for Armaments & Munitions
Reichminister
Appointed Reichminister for Armaments & Munitions
Rule of Poland
Issues a directive to breakup what remains of Poland & its races
Triple Alliance
Negotiates the Italo-Germanese Alliance
Twelfth Army
Appointed Commander of the Twelfth Army during the invasion of France
Twelfth Army
Appointed Commander of the Twelfth Army during the invasion of France
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