Operation NIWI

As part of the opening German offensive in the west called FALL GELB, the 400 men of Bataillon II, Infanterie-Regiment "Gorssdeutschland" were selected to land by 98 Fieseler Storch planes in the area of Nives and Witry, near the Belgain fort at Bodange. Known as Operation NIWI, this assault …

1940-05-10

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As part of the opening German offensive in the west called FALL GELB, the 400 men of Bataillon II, Infanterie-Regiment "Gorssdeutschland" were selected to land by 98 Fieseler Storch planes in the area of Nives and Witry, near the Belgain fort at Bodange. Known as Operation NIWI, this assault would place a sizeable German force behind Belgian lines in an attempt to disrupt Belgian communications and troop movements. Navigational errors and enemy fire scattered the German landings, but by 0600 the first wave of Germans was on the ground. The Belgian response was swift.

Bodange, Belgium

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.

Belgian

German

Scenario Type = Starter Kit