What happened in England in 1940?

Answer 1

Fortunately, due to it's geography, England was never sucessfully invaded. This allowed the American forces, and some other European troops that had been abroad when their countries' were invaded to gather in England and stockpile equipments, weapons, etc until D Day. The head of the Free French Forces, General De Gaulle, was based in London. He made and others used BBC radio to communicate to the Resistance in France.

Many major English cities were heavily bombed during World War 2, not for any militrary purposes but to lower moral. During the 'Blitz' (from the German word for 'lightning'), as the bombings were called, many children were evacuated to the countryside to escape. Air raid shelters were erected, to be entered when the Air Raid sirens signalled an iminent attack. Heavy black-out curtains were used so that German bombers could not see major cities from the air.

Food was rationned, and people were encouraged to grow their own food. Any spare metal from railings etc was used to make weapons. Women gained a new social freedom as many men went off to fight. Many luxury items were unavailable, and so the black market thrived. Sometimes young women would trade sexual favours for luxury items from American KAMIT SUASIDEIN PAKASTAN

Answer 2

Likely the major event in 1940 was what was called the Battle of Britain. The Nazis attempted to soften up England for a land invasion by bombing and fighter attacks. They were turned away. Germany never invaded England on the ground.

Answer 3

One important event for the US is that the US forces entered the war on Nov 8 1942, when they landed forces in North Africa. Later, the 151st Field ARtillery Battalion was loaned to the British and became the first US unit to engage the German forces in combat. The Dieppe raid was in 1942. A British Commando raid with Canadian Forces was repulsed with great loss. It showed the Allies were unable to take a French Port intact. The Germans made great inroads into Russia. Midway was a turning point in the Pacific, the Japanese Carrier forces were heavily defeated in the air over the Pacific. For most of 1942 Rommel was attacking the British in North Africa.

Answer 4

There has not been a King (or Queen) of England for over 300 years. England is a part of, but not the same as, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In 1942 the King was George VI.

Answer 5

This was a WORLD war with fighting everywhere in 1942. From an American perspective, the most significant event was probably the Battle of Midway in June of that year.

Answer 6

people got shot

Answer 7

Air raids in Britain by nazi Luftwaffe

Answer 8

A lot things happened during 1942,