1939 ⟶ Germany Issues 'Case Yellow' for Invasion
Germany issues orders (Case Yellow) to prepare for the invas...
Year
1939
1940
📜 Germany Issues 'Case Yellow' for Invasion
Germany issues orders (Case Yellow) to prepare for the invasion of Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.⟶
GermanyInvasion PlansBelgiumFranceNetherlandsLuxembourgWestern FrontCase YellowMilitary Planning
🇫🇷 France Declares War on Germany
At 12:00 p.m. the French Government delivers a similar final ultimatum to Germany which at 5:00 p.m. also expires unanswered, thus bringing France in the war.⟶
FranceWar DeclarationGermanyWestern FrontAllied PowersWorld War IIUltimatum
🇩🇪 Germany Plans Invasion of Denmark and Norway
Germany makes final plans for the invasion of Denmark and Norway.⟶
GermanyDenmarkNorwayInvasionScandinaviaMilitary PlanningOperation Weserübung
⚔️ German Offensive Against Western Front Begins
The massive German offensive against the Western front: The invasion of Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France begins. In a bold stroke, German paratroops capture the Belgian fort Eben Emael.⟶
GermanyWestern FrontInvasionFranceBeneluxMilitary OperationsBlitzkriegBelgium
🇩🇪 Germany Occupies Luxembourg
Luxembourg is occupied by the Germans.⟶
LuxembourgoccupationGermanyinvasionWorld War IIBeneluxWestern Frontterritory