1939 ⟶ French Army Begins Mobilization
The French Army begins its general mobilization.
Year
1939
1940
🇫🇷 French Army Begins Mobilization
💂 UK Orders General Mobilization
The British War Secretary Leslie Hore-Belisha orders the War Office to begin the general mobilization of the British Armed Forces.⟶
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💰 French Parliament Approves War Budget
Right after Britain, the French Parliament also approves an emergency war budget.⟶
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🇨🇭 Switzerland Mobilizes Forces
The Swiss government proceeds to a general mobilization of its forces.⟶
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🇫🇷 French Army Completes Mobilization
The French Army completes its sixteen-day long mobilization.⟶
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🗳️ Draft Registration Begins in the US
Draft registration begins in the United States.⟶
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