World War II (1939-1945)

World War II(1939-1945)Aim: What changes occurred in Europe between 1938 and 1940?

Europe in 1940

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Evacuation of Dunkirk: British civilians successfully evacuated 240,000 British troops from France after the fall of Paris

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Vichy France: a puppet French government that ruled Southern France after the Nazi invasion

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Puppet Government: a government that is appointed by and whose affairs are directed by an outside authority that may impose hardships on those governed

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Government In Exile: political group that claims to be a country's legitimate government, but for various reasons is unable to exercise its legal power, and instead resides in a foreign country. Governments in exile usually operate under the assumption that they will one day return to their native country and regain power