1940
86 years ago
General
World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Ge...
in the same railroad
June 22, 1940
Summary
World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918.
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World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918.
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- Date
- June 22, 1940
- Event Type
- General
- Years Ago
- 86
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