Why did Churchill go to France three times and five times before Paris surrendered?

On June 1940, 10, Rommel's armored division had reached a place 50 kilometers away from Paris, and the French army was struggling for the last time. To make matters worse, on this day, Italy declared war on France and Britain and attacked France from the Alps. Seeing that France was in danger and the tide was gone, Churchill on the other side of the strait did not intend to give up.

The next day, Churchill flew to Paris under the cover of 12 fighter. This is his fourth visit to France since he took office as wartime prime minister a month ago. Although he could be the target of German fighter planes at any time, he still insisted on going to France to discuss the allied forces' continued war of resistance. Don't, his? Passion? Is there something behind it?

First of all, the withdrawal of 335,000 allied soldiers to Britain was somewhat a comfort to Churchill. However, the lack of fighting spirit and weapons made him lack confidence in defending Britain. Therefore, he insisted that the campaign in France can give full play to the role of bridgehead, relieve the pressure on Britain, and at least win longer preparation time for the British army.

Second, even if France perishes, War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines will be a force to be reckoned with. It can not only distract the Germans from Britain, but also contain some Germans and share the pressure of some British troops, which is a great encouragement to the whole anti-fascist alliance. In other words, it is good for Britain to continue fighting.

More importantly, he hopes that the French navy can go to Britain and shoulder the sea control right of the strait with the Royal Navy. Although Britain has the natural barrier of the English Channel, the strength of the air force is obviously not dominant, so it is particularly important to strengthen the naval strength. With the support of the French navy, we will have greater confidence in defending our homeland.

However, the French government is full of failures. Despite Churchill's earnest persuasion, they seem to be more concerned about where France moved its capital and how it was not occupied by the Germans. Even Petain, Wei Gang and others proposed either a truce or a contract. In a word, no one wants to fight any more except General de Gaulle who supports guerrilla warfare.

Churchill saw that France was determined to surrender and had no choice but to return home. He left, and Petain and others declared Paris? An undefended city? Moved the French government to Tours. 13 In June, the unwilling Churchill went to France for the fifth time to make a final effort, which showed Britain's determination to carry out the war to the end, but no one wanted to listen to this.

France surrendered. What about Germany? Deal with a man as he deals with you? .

1940 13 In June, Churchill saw that France had made up his mind to surrender. He hoped to hand over more than 400 German pilots captured in France to Britain. It turned out that Churchill, who was far-sighted, realized that once France surrendered, these prisoners would continue to deal with Britain in fighter planes, which was a big hidden danger for Britain.

To his disappointment, although the French government agreed, the Germans entered Paris the next day without firing a shot. The French government withdrew from Tours to Bordeaux and demanded a truce in Germany. In other words, at this time, more than 400 German pilots became Betan and others? Flattery? Dear baby, it is impossible to give it to the British anyway.

The fall of Paris, for the Germans? Beautiful day? . In World War I, the Germans approached twice, but both failed. Now that they have not fired a shot to occupy Paris, the joy can be imagined. What makes them even more happy is that with the intervention of the French government, it is forbidden for the people to resist, and the Germans were able to hold a grand military parade at the Arc de Triomphe.

This is not only the shame of the French, but also the scene that the German nation most wants to see since Germany accepted the sanctions of the Treaty of Versailles. However, Germany has obviously not given up the idea of revenge against France. In their opinion, what is the most Japanese way? Deal with a man as he deals with you? The pain experienced by the Germans should also be experienced by the French.

First of all, Germany surrendered and signed during World War I? Fuxi carriage? It was pulled out again, where Germany accepted the surrender of the French and returned to Germany for a cruise. What is it to the French? How humiliating? . The news came back to Germany and the whole country was boiling. People spontaneously took to the streets to express their congratulations, and national dignity was met with unprecedented satisfaction.

Secondly, Germany regained Alsace and Lorraine and split France in two. Germany occupied its richest region and the whole Atlantic coast, and the Germans owned it? Eat, drink and sleep? It's all paid for by Vichy government. In other words, France not only becomes a landlocked country, but also pays for the occupation army.

More importantly, the Vichy government established in southern France, like Germany, can only retain 65,438+10,000 troops. It can be seen that Germany's sanctions against France are more severe than the Treaty of Versailles. After World War I, the oppressed Germans finally held their heads high and followed the Fuehrer crazily.

As the pride of the French, maginot line stands on the Franco-German border and becomes a complete decoration. It not only exposed the shortsightedness of French military thought, but also became an out-and-out fig leaf for the French in World War II. Where's it? Complete defense? His thought of building the army has become a typical example of conformism and ruthlessness, and has become an international joke.

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References: World War II

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