Winter War Ends with Moscow Peace Treaty, March 13, 1940

World War II: After a brief lull in the Battle of France, the Germans renew the offensive against the remaining French divisions south of the River Somme in Operation Fall Rot ("Case Red"). Date: June 5, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 5 📅 Events on this day in 1940…

General Henri Guisan orders the Swiss Army to resist German invasion and makes surrender illegal. Date: July 25, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 25 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Hungary Joins Axis Powers in Tripartite Pact, November 20, 1940Winston…

World War II: Italian troops conquer Sidi Barrani. Date: September 16, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 16 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940George Stibitz Pioneers First Remote Computer Operation, September 9, 1940President Lluís Companys Executed by Francoist Government, October…

World War II: Germany's conquest of France begins, as the German army crosses the Meuse. Winston Churchill makes his "blood, toil, tears, and sweat" speech to the House of Commons. Date: May 13, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 13 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This…

Captain America Comics #1, containing the first appearance of the superhero Captain America, is published. Date: December 20, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 20 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Germany Invades France, Churchill’s “Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat” Speech,…

World War II: The Battle of the Netherlands: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation. Date: May 15, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 15 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day…