The Battle of Louvain (1940) – A Forgotten WWII Battle During the German Invasion of Belgium
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The Battle of Louvain (Slag om Leuven) took place in 1940 during the German invasion of Belgium. It's a forgotten WW2 battle where the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) fought against the invading Germans. The German invasion of Belgium during the Second World War started on May 1940. On that day Germany's attack on the west begun. Belgium was invaded by the German armies and it's most important bulwark of defence – Fort Eben-Emael – was neutralized within a day when German paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger) managed to reach the roof of the fortress via glider planes. The Belgian Army of 1940 barely stood a chance. The main German attack went through the Ardennes. Belgian special forces (the Chasseurs Ardennais) fought back but weren't able to stop the German assault. The Battle of Belgium, also known as the 18 Days' Campaign (Campagne des 18 jours / Achttiendaagse Veldtocht) lasted till 28 May 1940. In this video I'll talk about a forgotten WWII battle.
History Hustle presents: The Battle of Louvain (1940) – A Forgotten WWII Battle During the German Invasion of Belgium.
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– Retreat and Rearguard. Dunkirk 1940. The Evacuation of the BEF to the Channel Ports (Jerry Murland) [e-book].
– België in de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Deel 10. Mei 1940, van Albertkanaal tot Leie (Frank Decat & Luc De Vos).
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https://www.royal-irish.com/events/ba... (22-12-2021).
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https://18daagseveldtocht.be/infanter... (22-12-2021).
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https://www.abdijvanvlierbeek.be/de-1... (22-12-2021).
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• The Battle of Leuven - 1940 (22-12-2021).
