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Blitzkrieg - 1940

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Blitzkrieg - 1940

On the May 10th 1940, Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - and Germany launched its offensive against France and the Low Countries. British troops were evacuated from Dunkirk by June 4th, Churchill delivered the 'Finest Hour' speech on June 18th, and in mid-July the Battle of Britain commenced.

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