June 26, 1940 Overview of Key Events June 26, 1940, saw the Soviet Union issue a critical ultimatum to Romania, demanding the cession of Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina. This aggressive move further redrew the map of Eastern Europe in the early stages of the war. Europe and Atlantic Mediterranean including North Africa and Middle East …

June 25, 1940 Overview of Key Events June 25, 1940, saw the formal cessation of hostilities between France and Italy, following the signing of their armistice. The French government continued its deep retreat, establishing its new seat in Vichy. Europe and Atlantic Mediterranean including North Africa and Middle East Asia Pacific Outcomes: The cessation of …

June 24, 1940 Overview of Key Events June 24, 1940, solidified the impact of France’s surrender, as the armistice with Germany formally took effect. In Britain, Prime Minister Winston Churchill prepares to issue a stark warning to the nation, recognizing the heightened threat of German invasion. Europe and Atlantic Mediterranean including North Africa and Middle …

June 23, 1940 Overview of Key Events June 23, 1940, saw Adolf Hitler make a triumphal visit to Paris, cementing Germany’s victory in the Battle of France, just one day after the formal armistice was signed. This symbolic act underlined the dramatic shift in power in Europe. Europe and Atlantic Mediterranean including North Africa and …

June 22, 1940 Overview of Key Events June 22, 1940, witnessed a momentous turning point in the Battle of France with the signing of the Franco-German Armistice, formally ending major hostilities between the two nations and cementing Germany’s victory in the West. This will later swiftly be followed by an armistice between France and Italy. …

June 21, 1940 Overview of Key Events June 21, 1940, was a day dominated by the final stages of France’s defeat, as armistice negotiations were set in motion and the French government continued its chaotic relocation. Italian forces launched a limited offensive against France, while the British continued desperate evacuations. European and Atlantic Theatre Outcomes: …

June 20, 1940 Overview of Key Events On June 20, 1940, the collapse of France continued with key cities falling to German forces, while Italy launched a brief offensive against French alpine defenses. In a significant diplomatic move, Japan began leveraging France’s dire situation to expand its influence in French Indochina. European and Atlantic Theatre …

June 19, 1940 Overview of Key Events June 19, 1940, marked the continued collapse of French resistance as German forces advanced deep into the country. British forces pressed on with their desperate evacuation efforts, while the Soviet Union completed the de facto annexation of the Baltic states. Global tensions escalated as the United States began …

June 18, 1940 June 18, 1940, was a day of stark contrasts, witnessing the formal surrender of the French government to Germany, while Free French resistance began to coalesce under Charles de Gaulle. British evacuation efforts from France continued, though tragically interrupted by submarine warfare. The Soviet Union continued to consolidate its power in the …