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Month of 1940
1940 January February March April May June July August September October November December The following events occurred in May 1940: The Battle of Zaoyang–Yichang
May_1940
Calendar year
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1940
Dispute within British government about whether to negotiate with Nazi Germany
In May 1940, during the Second World War, the British war cabinet was split over whether to discuss peace terms with Germany or to continue fighting. Opinion
1940 British war cabinet crisis
1940_British_war_cabinet_crisis
German invasion of France in 1940
The Battle of France (French: Bataille de France; 10 May – 25 June 1940), also known as the Fall of France, was the German invasion of the Low Countries
Battle_of_France
The list of shipwrecks in May 1940 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1940. For the loss of RFA Boardale on this day
List of shipwrecks in May 1940
List_of_shipwrecks_in_May_1940
Government of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945
unity coalition government for most of the Second World War from 10 May 1940 to 23 May 1945. It was led by Winston Churchill, who was appointed Prime Minister
Churchill_war_ministry
Canadian-American voice and theatre actor (1940–2020)
Richard James May (September 21, 1940 – April 5, 2020) was a Canadian-American actor, theatrical performer, director, and teacher. May provided the English-language
Rick_May
On 10 May 1940, the Luftwaffe erroneously bombed the city of Freiburg im Breisgau in a case of friendly fire, killing 57 inhabitants. The kette (three
Bombing of Freiburg on 10 May 1940
Bombing_of_Freiburg_on_10_May_1940
British statesman and writer (1874–1965)
military officer, and writer who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. For some
Winston_Churchill
Attempt by Germany during World War II to cut supply lines to Britain
and Germany's subsequent counterblockade. The campaign peaked from mid-1940 to the end of 1943. The Battle of the Atlantic pitted U-boats and other warships
Battle_of_the_Atlantic
Nazi concentration camp in Poland (1940–1945)
established). For the first two years, the majority of inmates were Polish. In May 1940, German criminals brought to the camp as functionaries established the
Auschwitz_concentration_camp
King of the Belgians from 1934 to 1951
tried to maintain Belgian neutrality, but after the German invasion in May 1940, he surrendered his country, earning him much hostility, both at home and
Leopold_III_of_Belgium
History of World War II written by Winston Churchill
successful First Lord of the Admiralty in 1939–1940 that allowed him to become Prime Minister on 10 May 1940. In The Gathering Storm, Churchill turned Baldwin
The Second World War (book series)
The_Second_World_War_(book_series)
Prussian prince and soldier (1906–1940)
Wilhelm Friedrich Franz Joseph Christian Olaf of Prussia (4 July 1906 – 26 May 1940) was the eldest child of Wilhelm, German Crown Prince, and Duchess Cecilie
Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (1906–1940)
Prince_Wilhelm_of_Prussia_(1906–1940)
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1937 to 1940
March 1869 – 9 November 1940) was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from May 1937 to May 1940 and Leader of the Conservative
Neville_Chamberlain
Inactive French Army formation
before World War I. During World War II it fought in the Battle for France in 1940, on the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Elba in 1943–1944 and in the
1st_Army_Corps_(France)
Theatre of military operations during World War II
Allies at War (book) From 1941 From 1941 FTR until 1940. Free France 1940-1944. PGFR from 1944. until 15 May 1945 Until the Armistice of Cassibile, 8 September
European theatre of World War II
European_theatre_of_World_War_II
Armored corps of the German Wehrmacht (1939–1945)
armored corps of the German Wehrmacht between 1 July 1939 and 16 November 1940, when the unit was renamed Panzer Group 2 (German: Panzergruppe 2) and later
XIX_Army_Corps
The year 1940 in film involved some significant events, including the premieres of the Walt Disney films Pinocchio and Fantasia. January 26 – RKO emerges
1940_in_film
World War II military campaign
The invasion of Belgium or Belgian campaign (10–28 May 1940), formed part of the larger Battle of France, an offensive campaign by Germany during the Second
German invasion of Belgium (1940)
German_invasion_of_Belgium_(1940)
Life of Winston Churchill, 1939–1945
Nazi Germany. He succeeded Neville Chamberlain as prime minister on 10 May 1940 and held the post until 26 July 1945. Out of office during the 1930s, Churchill
Winston Churchill in the Second World War
Winston_Churchill_in_the_Second_World_War
French general and statesman (1890–1970)
he advocated mobile armoured divisions. During the German invasion of May 1940, he led an armoured division that counterattacked the invaders; he was
Charles_de_Gaulle
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office in the 1940s
Nelson (fl. May 1940 – May 1944) was a cat who served as the chief mouser to the Cabinet Office during the wartime coalition government as a pet of Winston
Nelson_(cat)
Inactive Belgian fortress on the Belgian–Dutch border
The fort was neutralized by glider-borne German troops (85 men) on 10–11 May 1940 during the Second World War. This was the first strategic airborne operation
Fort_Ében-Émael
Component of World War 2
The siege of Lille or Lille pocket (28–31 May 1940) took place during the Battle of France in the Second World War. The siege of the French IV Corps and
Siege_of_Lille_(1940)
Scottish footballer (1940–2018)
Thomas Johnstone Lawrence (14 May 1940 – 10 January 2018) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Liverpool and Tranmere
Tommy_Lawrence
German army division during World War II
The division met with great success in France in 1940 and then again in the Soviet Union in 1941. In May 1942, the division was withdrawn from the Soviet
7th Panzer Division (Wehrmacht)
7th_Panzer_Division_(Wehrmacht)
British Army officer (1940–1982)
Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Jones, VC, OBE (14 May 1940 – 28 May 1982), known as H. Jones, was a British Army officer and posthumous recipient of the Victoria
H._Jones
Italian cyclist (1940–2026)
Ambrogio Colombo (6 May 1940 – 25 July 2026) was an Italian racing cyclist. He rode in the 1965 Tour de France. Colombo died in Varese on 25 July 2026
Ambrogio_Colombo
1939 to May 1940: After the war broke out, the Netherlands declared neutrality. The country was later invaded and occupied by Germany. May 1940 to June
Netherlands_in_World_War_II
WWII battle during the Battle of France
Sedan or Second Battle of Sedan (12–15 May 1940) took place in World War II during the Battle of France in 1940. It was part of the German Wehrmacht's
Battle_of_Sedan_(1940)
Presidential elections were held in the United States on November 5, 1940. The Democratic ticket of incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Secretary
1940 United States presidential election
1940_United_States_presidential_election
World War II British corvette class
during the 1939 and 1940 building programmes; and the modified Flower class, which followed with a further 69 vessels ordered from 1940 onward. The modified
Flower-class_corvette
Government of the United Kingdom September 1939 – May 1940
replaced Hore-Belisha in January 1940 while Chatfield left the war cabinet in April 1940. The government ended on 10 May 1940 when Chamberlain resigned and
Chamberlain_war_ministry
Regulation issued by the British government during World War II
Countries and the invasion of France led to fear of invasion. Then on 20 May 1940 a raid on the home of Tyler Kent, a cypher clerk at the U.S. Embassy, revealed
Defence_Regulation_18B
World War II battle between German and Allied forces in Belgium on 10–28 May 1940. The Belgian Air Service (Aéronautique Militaire Belge) comprised three
Battle of Belgium order of battle
Battle_of_Belgium_order_of_battle
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office from 1937 to 1943
1943. He served under the prime minister, Neville Chamberlain, from 1937 to 1940, and his successor Winston Churchill until 1943. He therefore served in the
Munich_Mouser
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
repealed in 1968 or 1973, territory depending. The law was passed on 23 May 1940, in the month after Nazi Germany invaded France and Winston Churchill became
Treachery_Act_1940
List of significant events occurring during World War II in 1940
This is a timeline of World War II events that took place in 1940, the first full year of the second global war of the 20th century. 1 January: 10,000
Timeline of World War II (1940)
Timeline_of_World_War_II_(1940)
Retrieved 1 October 2016. France, 1940: Armée de l'Air order of battle, 10 May 1940 Nafziger: French order of battle, 10 May 1940 French army order of battle
French_war_planning_1920–1940
Evacuation of Allied forces in mid-1940
the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk in northern France between 26 May and 4 June 1940. The operation began after large numbers of Belgian, British, and
Dunkirk_evacuation
Military coalition of World War II
April 1940 Denmark 9 April 1940 – German invasion without declaration of war Belgium: 10 May 1940 Luxembourg: 10 May 1940 Netherlands: 10 May 1940 Greece:
Allies_of_World_War_II
Military campaign during World War II
This is the British Expeditionary Force order of battle on 9 May 1940, the day before the German forces initiated the Battle of France. First Expeditionary
British Expeditionary Force order of battle (1940)
British_Expeditionary_Force_order_of_battle_(1940)
Battle of the Second Sino-Japanese War
The 1940 Battle of South Shanxi was an operation initiated by the Japanese First Army in North China to destroy the stronghold of the Chinese Army in southeast
Battle_of_South_Shanxi_(1940)
Destroyer of the Royal Navy
and English Channel which she continued until May 1940. Venomous had just left Cherbourg on 10 May 1940 when she received a signal that Germany had invaded
HMS_Venomous
British fighter aircraft of the 1930s and 40s
consciousness by the Supermarine Spitfire during the Battle of Britain in 1940, but the Hurricane inflicted 60% of the losses sustained by the Luftwaffe
Hawker_Hurricane
arm in 1940. The cavalry divisions (DC) were renamed light divisions (DL) in February 1940 and then light cavalry divisions (DLC) in March 1940. They were
List of French divisions in World War II
List_of_French_divisions_in_World_War_II
French politician and lawyer (1878–1966)
Reynaud was Prime Minister during the German defeat of France in May and June 1940; he persistently refused to support an armistice with Germany and
Paul_Reynaud
Soviet massacre of Polish military officers and intelligentsia in 1940
executions of Poles carried out by the Soviet Union between April and May 1940. Though the killings also occurred in the NKVD prisons in Kalinin, Kharkiv
Katyn_massacre
1932–1940 political party
Second World War, the party was proscribed by the British government and in 1940 it was disbanded. The BUF emerged in 1932 from the electoral defeat of its
British_Union_of_Fascists
German Nazi politician and military leader (1893–1946)
France in May 1940. After the Fall of France, Hitler awarded Göring the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross for his successful leadership. During the 1940 Field
Hermann_Göring
German general (1890–1978)
for The Hague, in May 1940. He also commanded the Fallschirmjäger in its last major airborne operation, the invasion of Crete in May 1941. The operation
Kurt_Student
2017 biographical war drama film by Joe Wright
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War and the May 1940 war cabinet crisis. The cast also includes Kristin Scott Thomas as Clementine
Darkest_Hour_(film)
German World War II flying ace
part in the "Phoney War" of 1939–1940, the Battle of France of May to June 1940, and the Battle of Britain (July 1940 onwards). With his tally standing
Werner_Mölders
German fighter pilot (1914–1941)
Werra scored his first four victories in May 1940, during the Battle of France. Downing a Hawker Hurricane on 20 May, two days later he claimed two Breguet
Franz_von_Werra
1940 evacuation during World War II
the Netherlands, and northern France during the Battle of France in May–June 1940. This exodus is one of the largest refugee crises in French history
The_Exodus_(1940)
1940 debate in the British House of Commons
Debate, was a momentous debate in the British House of Commons from 7 to 9 May 1940, during the Second World War. The official title of the debate, as held
Norway_Debate
British motion-picture and theatre director
Michael Edward Lindsay-Hogg (born 5 May 1940) is a British and American television, film, music video, and theatre director. Beginning his career in British
Michael_Lindsay-Hogg
Battle during WW2
The Battle for The Hague (Dutch: Slag om Den Haag) took place on 10 May 1940 during the Battle of the Netherlands. German Fallschirmjäger units were dropped
Battle_of_the_Hague_(1940)
1940 battle between the Allies and Germany in France
Allied forces to Britain from 26 May to 4 June 1940. After the Phoney War, the Battle of France began on 10 May 1940. To the east, the German Army Group
Battle_of_Dunkirk
Airborne warfare throughout World War II
Time. 1 April 1940. Archived from the original on 6 September 2009. Retrieved 24 May 2010. "The Miami Daily News, Saturday 11 May 1940" Richards 1953
Strategic bombing during World War II
Strategic_bombing_during_World_War_II
World War II military campaign in 1940
the Netherlands—and France during World War II. The battle began on 10 May 1940 and lasted just one day. Facing only light resistance, German troops quickly
German_invasion_of_Luxembourg
Former French military unit active from 1870 to 1940
1939 to May 1940, the 9e Corps was deployed around the Saint-Avold – Faulquemont sector, in Moselle, with the general staff in Landroff. By late May, the
9th_Army_Corps_(France)
1940 German attempt to capture Rotterdam
fought during the Battle of the Netherlands. Fought between 10 and 14 May 1940, it was a German attempt to seize the Dutch city. It ended in a German
Battle_of_Rotterdam
Currency of Germany from 1924 to 1945
rare (except for 1940 5 A and D, and 1940 10 A). Currency of the occupied countries (1940 10 J) Currency of the occupied countries (1940 5 B) 50 ℛ︁₰, 1938–1945
Reichsmark
German grand admiral (1891–1980)
autumn. The Norwegian campaign amplified the defects. Dönitz wrote in May 1940, "I doubt whether men have ever had to rely on such a useless weapon."
Karl_Dönitz
the hierarchy of the major combatant forces in the Battle of France in May 1940. The bulk of the forces of the Allies were French, although the United
Battle of France order of battle
Battle_of_France_order_of_battle
World War II military campaign in 1940
during World War II. The battle lasted from 10 May 1940 until the surrender of the main Dutch forces on 14 May. Dutch troops under French command in the far
German invasion of the Netherlands
German_invasion_of_the_Netherlands
20th century Belgian political crisis
Government, led by Prime Minister Hubert Pierlot, during the German invasion in May 1940. Leopold, who was suspected of authoritarian sympathies, had assumed command
Royal_question
French cavalry tank
produce and time-consuming to maintain. During the German invasion of May 1940, the SOMUA S35 proved itself to be a tactically effective type, but this
SOMUA_S35
Armoured car
between December 1939 and April 1940; and an eighth of eighty vehicles delivered from January until the middle of May 1940. The monthly deliveries were:
Panhard_178
Military unit
part of the French Second Army commanded by Général Charles Huntziger in May 1940. It was tasked with reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance operations
2nd Light Cavalry Division (France)
2nd_Light_Cavalry_Division_(France)
French fighter aircraft
the so-called Phoney War from September 1939 to 10 May 1940. Upon the invasion of France in May 1940, approximately 400 Moranes were lost. Out of these
Morane-Saulnier_M.S.406
German armored division
Battle of France and invasion of the Low Countries in May 1940. The division was committed on 16 May to the front in Belgium. Later, it was decided that
3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf
3rd_SS_Panzer_Division_Totenkopf
1940 battle during the Nazi German invasion of France
The siege of Calais (1940) was a battle for the port of Calais during the Battle of France. The siege was fought at the same time as the Battle of Boulogne
Siege_of_Calais_(1940)
forces on 10 May 1940 and lasted beyond its liberation by Allied forces in late 1944 and early 1945. Luxembourg was placed under occupation in 1940 and was
Luxembourg_in_World_War_II
American cartoonist (1899–1976)
Comics #5 (Apr. 1940) "The Brain Men of Mars," Fantastic Comics #6 (May. 1940) "Gyp Clip's Anti-Gravity Ray," Fantastic Comics #7 (June 1940) "The Emerald
Fletcher_Hanks
Boats in the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation
from Ramsgate in England to Dunkirk in northern France between 26 May and 4 June 1940 as part of Operation Dynamo, helping to rescue more than 336,000
Little_Ships_of_Dunkirk
list of films originally produced and/or distributed theatrically by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and released in the 1940s. Lists of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films
List of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films (1940–1949)
List_of_Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer_films_(1940–1949)
Football tournament season
The 1940 Copa del Generalísimo was the 38th staging of the Copa del Rey, the Spanish football cup competition. The competition started on 12 May 1940 and
1940_Copa_del_Generalísimo
British politician (1881–1959)
the leading candidate to succeed Chamberlain as prime minister early in May 1940, but effectively declined the position as he felt he would be little more
Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax
Edward_Wood,_1st_Earl_of_Halifax
Second World War campaign fought in Norway
The Norwegian campaign (8 April – 10 June 1940) involved the attempt by Allied forces to defend northern Norway coupled with the Norwegian military's resistance
Norwegian_campaign
First military takeover of Latvia by the Soviet Union
The Soviet occupation of Latvia in 1940 refers to the military occupation of the Republic of Latvia by the Soviet Union under the provisions of the 1939
Soviet occupation of Latvia in 1940
Soviet_occupation_of_Latvia_in_1940
German army general (1895–1945)
War II. Burgdorf served as a commander of 529th Infantry Regiment from May 1940 to April 1942 (part of the 299th Infantry Division). In October 1944, Burgdorf
Wilhelm_Burgdorf
1940 WWII battle in Belgium
fought during the Battle of Belgium which took place between 12 and 14 May 1940 at Hannut in Belgium. It was the largest tank battle in the campaign. It
Battle_of_Hannut
Battle during World War II
place on 21 May 1940, during the Battle of France in the Second World War. Following the German invasion of the Low Countries on 10 May, French and British
Battle_of_Arras_(1940)
Military unit
Formation) created in early 1940. It was part of the French Second Army commanded by Général Charles Huntziger in May 1940. The division was commanded
5th Light Cavalry Division (France)
5th_Light_Cavalry_Division_(France)
Military unit
Belgium (Battle of Belgium) during Fall Gelb and later moved into France in 1940. The 18th Army was then moved East and participated in Operation Barbarossa
18th_Army_(Wehrmacht)
Cycling race
The race began on 17 May 1940 in Milan with a stage that stretched 180 km (112 mi) to Turin, finishing back in Milan on 9 June 1940 after a 180 km (112 mi)
1940_Giro_d'Italia
American political convention
The 1940 Republican National Convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, from June 24 to June 28, 1940. It nominated Wendell Willkie
1940 Republican National Convention
1940_Republican_National_Convention
British actor (born 1940)
Seán Justin Barrett (born 4 May 1940) is a British actor. Barrett began his career as a child actor, appearing on BBC children's television and in films
Seán_Barrett_(actor)
From 1939 to 1940, the French Third Republic was at war with Nazi Germany. In 1940, the German forces defeated the French in the Battle of France. The
Military history of France during World War II
Military_history_of_France_during_World_War_II
States which did not participate in World War II
Denmark and Norway on 9 April 1940—then Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg on 10 May 1940. On the same day, 10 May 1940, the British, having already
Neutral powers during World War II
Neutral_powers_during_World_War_II
Boundary line during World War II
World War II. It was created by the Armistice of 22 June 1940 after the fall of France in May 1940. The path of the demarcation line was specified in the
Demarcation_line_(France)
American psychologist (1909–1994)
presented. This is also where May introduces his own meaning for different terms such as libido from Freudian Psychology (May, 1940). His writings were interrupted
Rollo_May
King of Romania from 1930 to 1940
a coup that deposed his son, until his forced abdication on 6 September 1940. As the eldest son of King Ferdinand I, he was crown prince from 1914 at
Carol_II_of_Romania
Selection of Republican US presidential candidate
From March 12 to May 17, 1940, voters of the Republican Party chose delegates to nominate a candidate for president at the 1940 Republican National Convention
1940 Republican Party presidential primaries
1940_Republican_Party_presidential_primaries
Collaborationist regime in France (1940–1944)
France, ending any pretense of independence by the Vichy government. On 10 May 1940, France was invaded by Nazi Germany. Paul Reynaud resigned as Prime Minister
Vichy_France
Light bomber family by Fairey
first aerial victory of an RAF aircraft in the conflict. From 10 to 14 May 1940, the Battles of the Advanced Air Striking Force suffered many losses, frequently
Fairey_Battle
WWII aerial bombardment of Rotterdam by Nazi Germany
In 1940, Rotterdam was subjected to heavy aerial bombardment by the Luftwaffe during the German invasion of the Netherlands during the Second World War
German_bombing_of_Rotterdam
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