1940 ⟶ Germany Invades Channel Islands

Germany invades the Channel Islands.
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1939
1940
1945

💥 Germany Invades Poland, World War II Begins

Without response to its ultimatum, Germany invades Poland, start of World War II (the Soviet Union invades Poland on September 17).⟶
Germany Invades Poland, World War II Begins (1939)
invasionPolandWorld War IIGermanystart of warblitzkriegSoviet UnionEastern Frontmilitary conflict

🇩🇪 Germany Invades Channel Islands

Germany invades the Channel Islands.⟶
Germany Invades Channel Islands (1940)
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💥 Germany Invades France and Benelux; Churchill Becomes Prime Minister; UK Invades Iceland

Germany invades France and The Benelux; Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom upon the resignation of Neville Chamberlain. The United Kingdom invades Iceland.⟶
Germany Invades France and Benelux; Churchill Becomes Prime Minister; UK Invades Iceland (1940)
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💣 Luftwaffe Bombs Demilitarized Channel Islands

The Luftwaffe bombs the demilitarised British Channel Islands, they had not been informed of the demilitarization. In Guernsey, 33 are killed and 67 injured, in Jersey, 9 are killed and many are injured.⟶
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🛡️ German Forces Complete Channel Islands Occupation

Channel Islands occupation is completed by German forces.⟶
German Forces Complete Channel Islands Occupation (1940)
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🇬🇧 German Garrison in Channel Islands Surrenders

The German garrison in the Channel Islands agree to unconditional surrender.⟶
German Garrison in Channel Islands Surrenders (1945)
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