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German Military Commander: Walther von Brauchitsch

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German Military Commander: Walther von Brauchitsch

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Between 9 May and 22 June 1940, a remarkable German assault on north-west Europe, known as the Battle of France, resulted in the capture and subjugation of not only France but three other countries - Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium. It also witnessed the retreat of the British Army and its evacuation home from Dunkirk - controlled from Dover Castle - and other western French ports. It was a dark time in the history of Europe.

Trace the events leading up to the battle, the campaign itself and its aftermath below.

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The Fall of France in the Second World War

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Between 9 May and 22 June 1940, a remarkable German assault on north-west Europe, known as the Battle of France, resulted in the capture and subjugation of not only France but three other countries - Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Between 9 May and 22 June 1940, a remarkable German assault on north-west Europe, known as the Battle of France, resulted in the capture and subjugation of not only France but three other countries – Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Between 9 May and 22 June 1940, a remarkable German assault on north-west Europe, known as the Battle of France, resulted in the capture and subjugation of not only France but three other countries – Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium.