War In France Flashcards
0
Q
Why did Germany invade Denmark and Norway?
A
Denmark: to get to Norway
Norway: coal resources
1
Q
Who built the Maginot Line and Why? Was it effective? When was it built?
A
Built by France after WW1 to defend against future German advances
Germany avoided line and went thru Beligum
2
Q
What happened to Northern France?
A
Expecting German Attack
Confronted Germans in Belgium with UK
Surrendered
British escape
3
Q
Southern France
A
Surrendered and formed Vichy France under German influence
