Created by Tom Horn on 13 May 2011, Last Update on 13 May 2011

Gembloux Gap - 14 May 1940

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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Tags : Germany,France,Belgium,Land,Europe,Combat

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