Who invaded France and Benelux in world war 2?

During World War II, Germany invaded France and the Benelux countries (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg) in May 1940. The invasion was part of a larger campaign known as the Battle of France, which utilized blitzkrieg tactics for rapid conquest. German forces quickly overwhelmed the defenses, leading to the fall of France in June 1940. This invasion marked a significant expansion of Nazi control in Western Europe.