Created by Tom Horn on 13 May 2011, Last Update on 13 May 2011

Hannut - 12 May 1940

The first major armoured engagement of the Second World War. Armoured units from the French 1st Army achieve tactical victories over German units, before withdrawing to Gembloux. The successful delaying actions here gave Allied units time to organize.

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Tags : Germany,France,Belgium,Land,Europe,Combat

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