Battle of Narvik28 April 1940
Commands French mountain troops deployed for the Narvik campaign.
Historical person
Antoine Bethouart Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Antoine Bethouart, based on 15 World History Database records associated with France.
15 records1940–19408 events4 places
Chronological biography
1940
French Expeditionary Force28 April 1940
Commands French mountain troops deployed for the Narvik campaign.
Battle of Narvik13 May 1940
Directs French forces in the amphibious landing at Bjerkvik.
Bjerkvik Landing13 May 1940
French forces conduct an amphibious landing north of Narvik.
Bjerkvik Landing13 May 1940
Bethouart commands the French expeditionary troops in the amphibious landing behind German lines at Bjerkvik.
Operation Alphabet24 May 1940
Receives notice that French troops will withdraw after the planned Narvik attack.
Battle of Narvik27 May 1940
French troops cross Rombaksfjord during the final assault.
Final Assault on Narvik27 May 1940
Bethouart's French troops cross Rombaksfjord during the final Allied assault that leads to Narvik's recapture.
Rombaksfjord Crossing27 May 1940
French troops cross Rombaksfjord during the final assault.
Battle of Narvik28 May 1940
French mountain troops help capture Narvik after the final assault.
Capture of Narvik28 May 1940
French mountain troops help capture the town after the final assault.
Operation Alphabet28 May 1940
French mountain troops help recapture Narvik before withdrawal begins.
Battle of Narvik5 June 1940
French forces evacuate after helping recapture Narvik.
Evacuation from Narvik5 June 1940
French forces withdraw after helping recapture the town.
Operation Alphabet5 June 1940
Withdraws French forces after their role in the recapture of Narvik.
Titles and roles
Brigadier General
Record provenance
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