Historical Events tagged with "axis-powers"

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Military & Warfare

Hitler and Ciano Confer on Greek Invasion Failures

November 18th, 1940 84 years ago

Adolf Hitler and Galeazzo Ciano met to address Italy's issues post-invasion of Greece. With Mussolini's forces struggling against Greek resistance, the meeting aimed to reassess the campaign's direction and implications for Axis strategy in the Balkans. Held in Vienna, it underscored the growing tensions between Italy and Germany regarding military operations.

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Military & Warfare

British and French Troops Surrender at Saint-Valery

June 12th, 1940 84 years ago

Thirteen thousand British and French troops surrendered to Major General Erwin Rommel at Saint-Valery-en-Caux. This was a significant defeat for the Allied forces during the early stages of World War II, marking a strategic win for the German army in France. The surrender followed a prolonged battle and retreat against the advancing German forces, showcasing the effectiveness of Rommel's tactics. Troops experienced critical shortages of resources and were unable to mount a successful defense.

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