Invasion and Fall of France + Dunkirk (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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When did invasion of France begin?
When did invasion of France begin?
May 10, 1940
Who designed German invasion strategy?
Who designed German invasion strategy?
General Erich von Manstein
Fall Gelb meaning
Fall Gelb meaning
Case Yellow - initial invasion thru Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg
Fall Rot meaning
Fall Rot meaning
Case Red - push into heart of France
What did Germans bypass in invasion?
What did Germans bypass in invasion?
Maginot Line
When was Paris declared open city?
When was Paris declared open city?
June 10, 1940
Who led Vichy regime?
Who led Vichy regime?
Marshal Philippe Pétain
When was armistice signed?
When was armistice signed?
June 22, 1940
Where was 1940 armistice signed?
Where was 1940 armistice signed?
Compiègne Forest
Dunkirk evacuation dates
Dunkirk evacuation dates
May 26 to June 4, 1940
How many soldiers evacuated from Dunkirk?
How many soldiers evacuated from Dunkirk?
Approximately 338,000
How many vessels in Dunkirk evacuation?
How many vessels in Dunkirk evacuation?
Over 800
Little Ships of Dunkirk
Little Ships of Dunkirk
Civilian vessels (fishing boats, pleasure craft) used in evacuation
Blitzkrieg definition
Blitzkrieg definition
Fast coordinated attacks using tanks, aircraft, infantry
Operation Dynamo
Operation Dynamo
Code name for Dunkirk evacuation (May 26-June 4, 1940)