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German Conquest of the West
— The German Army invaded Denmark on April 9, 1940, and occupied the country within 24 hours.
— Norway was invaded on April 9, 1940, and its conquest was completed two months later.
— Germany invaded the Netherlands on May 10, 1940, and overwhelmed its armed forces within a week.
— Belgium was invaded on May 10, 1940, and its army surrendered after 18 days of resistance.
— Luxembourg was invaded and occupied on May 10, 1940.
— German troops invaded France on May 12, 1940, and entered Paris on June 14. A Franco-German armistice was signed on June 26, 1940.