![]() On June 22, 1940, France surrendered, and Britain and its dominions stood alone against a formidable enemy.Īlthough the United Kingdom proved victorious in the Battle of Britain and managed to stave off Hitler's planned invasion, it remained under siege. With German troops pressing from all sides, the Allied troops in Europe were forced to the Channel at Dunkirk with the sea as the only hope of escape. On May 10, Germany launched its blitzkrieg against Holland, Luxembourg, Belgium and France. In only a few weeks the Germans had conquered Denmark and Norway and isolated Sweden. ![]() In April 1940, the war in Europe took an ominous turn as German troops without warning seized Denmark and launched an invasion of Norway. Campaign Stars and Medals (1939-1954) France and Germany Star ![]()
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