How did France ultimately respond to Germany's stunning early successes in May 1940?
A) the hasty fortification of Paris, followed by a German siege and the ultimate defeat of France
B) withdrawal of French forces alongside the British at Dunkirk, followed by the creation of a government in exile in London
C) the evacuation of French political leaders, reforming the government in the French provinces of colonial Algeria
D) a rapid surrender after six weeks of fighting, followed by the creation of a neutral, right-wing government in the south of France
E) immediate surrender and joining the Axis powers with Italy and Japan
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