Italy declared war on Britain and France on June 10, 1940, with Benito Mussolini seeking opportunistic territorial gains as France neared collapse against Germany. However, the subsequent Italian invasion of France was ineffective and led to disastrous campaigns for Italy throughout the war. | History In Pictures

On 7 September 1940 Germany shifted its focus away from RAF targets and towards London, and, later, other cities and towns and industrial targets also. This was the start of the bombing campaign that became known as the Blitz. The beginning of The Blitz marked a decisive turning point in the war for Britain. The RAF's ultimate victory in the skies stopped a full-scale German invasion. | History Hit