Timeline for Operation Pike
April 1, 1940 - At the urging of the French Government, British Bombers attack Russian Oil Fields in hopes of preventing German Invasion of France by cutting off it's oil.
April 2, 1940 - The Soviet Union declares war on Britain. Henry Wallace delivers strong speech condemning British. Massive riots by Communists in France.
April 3, 1940 - France opens secret negotiations with Russia, blaming Britain for the raid, and asking for them to mediate Peace talks with Germany. Germans cancel invasion of Denmark and Norway.
April 10, 1940 - Russia invades Iran in order to prevent further British Air Raids. British learn of French secret peace talks. Chamberlain government falls. Lord Halifax becomes Prime Minister. British asks for Cease Fire with Germany.
April 13, 1940 - Germany agrees to separate Peace talks with Britain and France. Both countries agree to recognize German occupation of Poland.
May 1, 1940 - Soviet Union completes conquest of Iran.
May 10, 1940 - Treaties of Munich (with Britain) and Strasbourg (with France). Both countries agree to return former German Afrika colonies to Third Reich. Germany agrees to mediate Peace talks between Britain and Russia.
June 22, 1940 - Communist Government comes to power in France. Lord Halifax resigns. Lloyd George chosen as Prime Minister.
July 1, 1940 - King George VI dies of a heart attack.
July 4, 1940 - King Edward VIII resumes throne. Ambassador Joseph Kennedy chosen as F.D.R.'s running mate.