1. World War 2 Turning Point Assignment
The Fall of France
World War 2 Turning Point Assignment
By: Luke Sellitto and Luke Marando

2. Importance of the Fall of France
Hitler finally had his revenge for Germany’s humiliation in the Treaty of Versailles when he captured France
This was the beginning of the Nazi invasion of Europe
With France defeated it left Britain as the only country left in Europe to fight against German forces
Provided Germany with the Atlantic Coast for U-boats to work from and increased the risk of British supply lines.

3. Key Figures Adolf Hitler General Erich von Manstein
Leader of Germany from 1933 until his suicide in 1945
Helped come up with the plan of attack on France
Achieved complete power of Germany and maintained it through his active role in the government
General Erich von Manstein
One of Germany's best military strategists and field commanders
Advised the strategy that was used to take over France

4. Key Figures General Lord Gort Benito Mussolini
Was appointed the command of the British Expeditionary Force against Germany
Abandoned his orders and saved the British Expeditionary Force from being killed.
Benito Mussolini
Inspired Hitler with his Fascist Government and allied with Germany during WW2
Helped Germany take over France for more prosperity for Italy

5. Course of Action
Hitler wanted to attack from the East however, bad weather conditions forced him to create a new strategy
Though risky, Hitler followed General Erich von Manstein’s strategy for attacking France
Going offensive through Ardennes Forest
The German army A attacks through the Meuse and succesfully seizes paris.

6. Outcomes The invasion begins on Belgium, the Netherlands, and France
French and British troops are trapped by German armies
Luftwaffe drops bombs on Rotterdam making the Netherlands surrender
British troops begin mass evacuation from Dunkirk
Luftwaffe initiates air raids on Paris
German forces penetrate France’s final lines of defense
France signs armistice with Germany
France surrenders

7. Resources
Works Cited
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Sparknotes. (2015). World War 2 Key People and Terms . Retrieved from Sparknotes:
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Wikipedia. (2015, April 10). John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort. Retrieved from Wikipedia :

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