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History GK · Q160

World History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 160

Q160

When did the Battle of France take place?

A.
1940
Answer
B.
1941
C.
1945
D.
1942

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Germany invaded western Europe in May 1940. In the six weeks from 10 May 1940, German forces defeated Allied forces by mobile operations and conquered France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, bringing land operations on the Western Front to an end until 6 June 1944. Italy entered the war on 10 June 1940 and invaded France over the Alps.