Who was Prime Minister of France when Germany opened the western front campaign on 10 May 1940?

Correct answer: C. Paul Reynaud

  • A. Edourd Daladier
  • B. Pierre Laval
  • C. Paul Reynaud
  • D. Leon Blum

Explanation

Paul Reynaud became Prime Minister in March 1940 and held office when Germany launched its western offensive on 10 May. Daladier had already resigned, while Laval and Blum were not prime minister at that time.

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