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What was the Battle of Fort Eben-Emael (1940)?

Introduction The Battle of Fort Eben-Emael was a battle between Belgian and German forces that took place between 10 May and 11 May 1940, and was part of the Battle of Belgium and Fall Gelb, the German invasion of the Low Countries and France during World War Two. An assault force of German paratroopers, Fallschirmjäger,… Read More

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What was the Battle of Lys (1940)?

Introduction The Battle of the Lys (French: Bataille de la Lys, Dutch: Leieslag) was a major battle between Belgian and German forces during the German Invasion of Belgium of 1940, in World War Two, and the final major battle fought by Belgian troops before their surrender on 28 May. It was the bloodiest of the… Read More

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What was the Invasion of Luxembourg (1940)?

Introduction The German invasion of Luxembourg was part of Case Yellow (German: Fall Gelb), the German invasion of the Low Countries – Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands – and France during World War II. The battle began on 10 May 1940 and lasted just one day. Facing only light resistance, German troops quickly occupied Luxembourg.… Read More