Mar 1940Muslim League calls forcreation of Pakistan
10 Jun 1940Italy declares war onBritain and France
22 Jun 1940France signs armisticewith Germany
4 Jul 1940Italians capture Kassala
15 Jul 1940Italians capture Moyale
18 Jul 1940Britain closes Burma Roadunder Japanese pressure
3–19 Aug 1940Italians conquerBritish Somaliland