Table of Data Points

Tag : Germany

1940-05-121940-05-14Hannut

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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1940-05-111940-05-12Monchengladbach

The first major allied bombing run on the German mainland.

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1940-05-10Aachen

Germany invades Belgium and the Netherlands

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1940-05-10Bitburg

Germany invades Belgium and the Netherlands

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1940-05-10Eben Emael

German paratroopers capture the Eben Emael Fortress. This stronghold is the key to the defence of Liege.

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1940-05-10Dyle-Meuse Line

Three French armies and the British Expiditionary Force move in Belgium to deploy along the Dyle-Meuse defensive line.

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1940-05-10Scheldt

The French Seventh army enters the Netherlands and then is ordred back to the Scheldt.

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1940-05-09U-9 sinks Doris

When Doris, a French coastal submarine is sunk by German submarine U-9, the entire crew and three Royal Navy personnel are lost.

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1940-04-24Andalesnes

French troops reinforce Andalesnes

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1940-04-231940-04-25Battle of Gratangen

The German 3rd Mountain Division under Eduard Dietl clash with the Norwegian 6th Division under General Carl Gustav Fleischer.

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