Table of Data Points

Tag : Europe

1940-05-141940-05-15Gembloux Gap

The French first army's main defensive position intended to prevent a German breakthrough in Belgium (where they believed the main attack would occur). The French forces repeatedly stopped 6th Army assaults, giving time for allied troops to withdraw.

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1940-05-13Sedan

German troops cross the Meuse River near Sedan.

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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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1940-05-11Beaverbrook

The British newspaper tycoon is appointed Minister of Aircraft Production.

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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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