Tuesday, May 17, 2011

1940 Chronology: 17 May


Western Front
Instead of continuing his advance on Paris, Guderian turns north-west, by mid-day his advance troops reach the river Oise, south of Guise, not far from Saint-Quentin.

Troops of General von Reichenau's 6th army enter Brussels, which is declared an open city.

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

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