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Tag : Diplomacy

1940-09-27Tripartite Pact

Germany, Italy and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact in Berlin.

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1940-08-19Berbera

Italian forces take Berbera, the capital of British Somaliland and the British defenders flee to Aden.

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1940-07-05Britain and France Split

The British government breaks off diplomatic relations with the new collaborative French government led by Marshal Philippe Petain.

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1940-06-301940-07-01Channel Islands

Germany occupies the Channel Islands.

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1940-06-28De Gaulle - Leader of the Free French

Britain recognizes Charles de Gaulle as leader of the Free French.

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1940-06-28Bucovina and Bessarabia

The Soviet Union demands that Bucovina and Bessarabia are ceded to USSR. Germany accepts demands.

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1940-06-24Franco-Italian Armistice

France and Italy sign armistice.

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1940-06-22Armistice

French General Charles Huntziger signs the second armistice between France and Germany, at Compiegne. It established a German occupation zone in Northern France (including Atlantic and Channel ports). The remainder is governed by the French Vichy regime.

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1940-06-10Paris an open city

The French government flees to Bordeaux. They declare Paris an 'open city' to avoid its destruction.

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1940-06-10Canada declares war

Canada declares war on Italy.

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