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Title
Probing the Bridgehead
Description
Having lost contact with the forces in and around Dinant, the French Command ordered 1ère DLC to ascertain where and in what strength the Germans were across the Meuse. A scratch force was hastily thrown together to assess the situation, and a company of cavalry with a platoon of armored …
Subject
Publisher
Date
1940-05-13
Scenario#
DN08
Scenario Description
Having lost contact with the forces in and around Dinant, the French Command ordered 1ère DLC to ascertain where and in what strength the Germans were across the Meuse. A scratch force was hastily thrown together to assess the situation, and a company of cavalry with a platoon of armored cars were sent towards Dinant in the darkness.
Location
Dinant, Belgium
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Belgium or Belgian Campaign, often referred to within Belgium as the 18 Days' Campaign, formed part of the greater Battle of France, an offensive campaign by Germany during the Second World War. It took place over 18 days in May 1940 and ended with the German occupation of Belgium following the surrender of the Belgian Army.
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Combatants
French
German
Additional Information
Scenario Type = Standard
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