# Fall of France (1940)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1940-fall-of-france
Location: France
Categories: battle

In May 1940 Germany attacked the Netherlands, Belgium and France. France surrendered on 22 June 1940. Britain continued the fight alone.

## Why it matters
It brought most of Western Europe under German control.

Ruler at the time: [Adolf Hitler](https://germany-history.com/rulers/adolf-hitler)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Battle of France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_France)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Battle of France](https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-France-World-War-II)