On this day - 22 May
Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.
Churchill and General Waygand discuss strategy for France
Churchill flew to Paris on May 22nd 1940 and consulted with General Waygand on strategies for France as the war progressed. The French plan thus far had been passive in terms of their defense. They awaited the German invasion. This had resulted in little occurring for months until May 10th 1940 when Germany invaded France. Paris was bombed for the first time on June 3rd 1940.
The consultations took place as part of the Anglo-French Supreme War Council whose goal was to oversee joint military strategy between the English and French.
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