Franco-German Armistice

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The Franco-German Armistice was signed on June 22, 1940, after Nazi Germany’s rapid victory over France in World War II. The armistice led to the occupation of northern and western France by Germany, while the Vichy government controlled the unoccupied southern region. The armistice marked France’s formal surrender and divided the country into zones of occupation and collaboration.

The Tomb of Marshal Ferdinand Foch at Hôtel des Invalides – Paris, France

Marshal Ferdinand Foch is celebrated as a distinguished military leader and a key figure in World War I. …

Posted October 26, 2025 (updated October 26, 2025) by Pascal

The Grave of Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein – Friedhof Dorfmark – Fallingbostel, Germany

Erich von Manstein was one of the most important German generals of WW2. He was Oberleutnant (senior lieutenant) …

Posted October 7, 2022 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick

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The Armistice Museum – Rethondes, Compiègne, France

For Adolf Hitler, the signing of the Franco-German Armistice of 22 June 1940 in a railway carriage at …

Posted October 9, 2015 (updated October 5, 2025) by Pascal