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Title
Montcornet: De Gaulle Attacks
Description
De Gaulle's 4th DCR attacks the flank of the 1st Panzer Division.
Subject
Source
Publisher
Date
1940-05-17
Scenario#
25
Scenario Description
De Gaulle's 4th DCR attacks the flank of the 1st Panzer Division.
Location
Montcornet, France
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Montcornet, on 17 May 1940 took place during the Battle of France. The French 4e Division cuirassée, attacked the German-held village of Montcornet with over 200 tanks. The French drove off the Germans but later had to retreat due to lack of support and the intervention of the Luftwaffe.
Narrative Source
Wikipedia: Battle of Montcornet
Scenario Link
External Link
Combatants
German
French
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Geolocation
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