Event Italian invasion of France

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Was the invasion of southern France by Fascist Italy during the Battle of France.

Chronology

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  • June 1940: German forces occupied Les Granges-Saint-Paul.
  • June 1940: After eliminating the French field fortifications with artillery fire, the Germans took the city of Bramans.
  • June 1940: That day the fort of Pont Saint-Louis engaged in its last artillery duel with the Italians. No vehicles managed to cross the bridge before the armistice. The capture of "the pearl of France", Menton, a famous tourist destination, was "an undeniable success" (despite its cost) for the Italians.
  • June 1940: After eliminating the French field fortifications with artillery fire, the Germans took the city of Bramans.

1. Franco-Italian Armistice

The Franco-Italian Armistice, or Armistice of Villa Incisa, signed on 24 June 1940.