Karl Rudolf von Rundstedt11 May 1940
Crosses the Borders of Belgium & Luxembourg towards France
Germany · Warfare / World War, 2nd. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Crosses the Borders of Belgium & Luxembourg towards France
From Dinant to Sedan the Germans are within reach of the River Meuse
Reaches Sedan
Guderian crosses the River Meuse
Crosses the River Meuse
Crosses the River Meuse
Present at the German attack on Sedan
Reaches Revin in Belgium
Strikes out towards the Channel ports via Peronne & Cambrai
Begins the "German pocket" which will cut the Allied forces in two
Reaches Anthee in Belgium
Suports the German 6th Army in Flanders
Advances as far as Avesnes
Ordered by Rundstedt to launch a "reconnaissance in force", undermines Hitler
Advances as far as Le Cateau
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