Invasion and Fall of France + Dunkirk (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When did the invasion of France begin?
When did the invasion of France begin?
May 10, 1940
Which German general devised the strategy for the invasion of France?
Which German general devised the strategy for the invasion of France?
Erich von Manstein
Where did the main thrust of the German invasion occur?
Where did the main thrust of the German invasion occur?
Ardennes Forest
What did Fall Gelb (Case Yellow) involve?
What did Fall Gelb (Case Yellow) involve?
Attack through Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg
By what date had German forces reached the English Channel?
By what date had German forces reached the English Channel?
May 20
When was Paris declared an open city?
When was Paris declared an open city?
June 10
When was the armistice between France and Germany signed?
When was the armistice between France and Germany signed?
June 22, 1940
Where was the 1940 armistice signed?
Where was the 1940 armistice signed?
Compiègne Forest
What were the dates of Operation Dynamo at Dunkirk?
What were the dates of Operation Dynamo at Dunkirk?
May 26 to June 4, 1940
Approximately how many Allied soldiers were evacuated from Dunkirk?
Approximately how many Allied soldiers were evacuated from Dunkirk?
338,000
How many vessels participated in the Dunkirk evacuation?
How many vessels participated in the Dunkirk evacuation?
Over 800
What did Churchill say to remind the public about the Dunkirk evacuation?
What did Churchill say to remind the public about the Dunkirk evacuation?
Wars are not won by evacuations