June 16, 1940 Overview of Key Events June 16, 1940, marked a pivotal day in the Battle of France as German forces continued their overwhelming advance, leading directly to the resignation of French Prime Minister Paul Reynaud and the installation of Marshal Philippe Pétain, who immediately sought an armistice. Simultaneously, the Soviet Union tightened its …
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Each Day in World War II – 16th June
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Each Day in World War II – 15th June
June 15, 1940 Overview of Key Events The Battle of France reached its critical phase on June 15, 1940, with German forces launching decisive attacks and French resistance nearing collapse. This led to a significant shift in French leadership and continued Allied efforts to evacuate troops from western France. Meanwhile, the Soviet Union solidified its …
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Each Day in World War II – 14th June
June 14, 1940: German Occupation of Paris and Italian Operations June 14, 1940: German Occupation of Paris and Italian Operations June 14, 1941: Syria-Lebanon Campaign and Barbarossa Buildup June 14, 1942: North Africa, Pacific Planning, and Holocaust Deportations June 14, 1942: North Africa, Pacific Planning, and Holocaust Deportations June 14, 1943: Air Raids, New Georgia, …
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Each Day in World War II – 13th June
June 13, 1940: Italian Air Raids and French Defence June 13, 1940: Italian Air Raids and French Defense June 13, 1941: Syria-Lebanon Campaign and Barbarossa Preparations June 13, 1942: North Africa, Pacific Planning, and Holocaust Deportations June 13, 1943: Air Raids, New Georgia, and Holocaust Liquidations June 13, 1944: Normandy, V-1 Attacks, and Holocaust Deportations …
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Each Day in World War II – 12th June
June 12, 1940: Italian Operations and Collapse in France June 12, 1941: Syria-Lebanon Campaign (Operation Exporter) June 12, 1942: Pacific Planning, North Africa and Anne Frank June 12, 1943: Air Raids and New Georgia Buildup June 12, 1944: Normandy Campaign and V-1 Campaign Begins June 12, 1945: Pacific Theatre, Borneo Campaign, and Occupation Planning Join …
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Each Day in World War II – 11th June
June 11, 1940: Italian Air Raids and Post-Norway Developments June 11, 1941: Syria-Lebanon Campaign (Operation Exporter) June 11, 1942: Pacific Planning and North Africa June 11, 1943: Air Raids and New Georgia Buildup June 11, 1943: Air Raids and New Georgia Buildup June 11, 1944: Normandy Campaign (Post-D-Day) June 11, 1945: Pacific Theatre and Occupation …
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Each Day in World War II – 10th June
June 10, 1940: Italy Declares War and Norway Campaign Ends June 10, 1941: Syria-Lebanon Campaign (Operation Exporter) June 10, 1942: Pacific and North Africa Developments June 10, 1943: Combined Bomber Offensive and Pacific Planning June 10, 1944: Normandy Campaign and Oradour-sur-Glane Massacre June 10, 1945: Pacific Theatre and Occupation Planning June 10, 1945: Pacific Theatre …
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Each Day in World War II – 9 June
June 9, 1940: Norway Campaign Conclusion June 9, 1941: Syria-Lebanon Campaign (Operation Exporter) June 9, 1942: Pacific Reorganization and North Africa June 9, 1943: Air Raids and Pacific Preparations June 9, 1944: Normandy Campaign (Post-D-Day) June 9, 1945: Pacific Theatre and Occupation Planning
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Each day in World War II – 8th June
June 8, 1940: Sinking of HMS Glorious (Norwegian Sea) June 8, 1941: Operation Exporter (Syria-Lebanon Campaign) June 8, 1942: Battle of Midway Aftermath and North Africa June 8, 1942: Battle of Midway Aftermath and North Africa June 8, 1943: Pacific and European Air Campaigns June 8, 1944: Normandy Campaign (Post-D-Day) June 8, 1945: Pacific Theatre …
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