Thursday, May 12, 2011

1940 Chronology: 12 May

Western Front
The Belgians reinforce their position on the line of the Dyle.

The French 7th Army, which has entered the Netherlands, is ordered to evacuate Breda and fall back on the Schelde.

French troops dig in on the left bank of the Meuse after abandoning the right flank to the enemy.

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Bibliography
World War II Magazine's WWII Day by Day Desk Diary

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