What happened when the Germans entered Paris?
What happened when the Germans entered Paris? German troops entered Paris on 14 June. French forces withdrew from the city the day before and it was declared an 'open city' - meaning it would not be defended - in order to prevent its destruction.
Why did Germany want Paris?
As the command center of the French military and the French economy, Paris was a priority target for German espionage.
Why was France so bad in ww2?
Doctrine. French doctrine played a huge part in the defeat, since many of the issues in the French army were directly or indirectly due to doctrine. It was not tailored for fast-paced warfare, it did not encourage officers to improvise, and it made the French extremely slow.