when did france surrender to germany
France Surrenders to Nazi Germany. During this period, Hitler built up his forces on Germany's western frontier. In April 1940, German forces invaded Denmark and Norway.In May 1940, Hitler's forces attacked France, conquering the Luxembourg, Netherlands and Belgium in the process. France surrendered on 22 June 1940.These victories persuaded Benito Mussolini of Italy to join the war on Hitler's side on 10 June 1940.n May 1940, Hitler's forces attacked France, conquering the Luxembourg, Netherlands and Belgium in the process. France surrendered on 22 June 1940. These victories persuaded Benito Mussolini of Italy to join the war on Hitler's side on 10 June 1940.