Battle of Abbeville (1940 AD)

Battle of Abbeville took place in 1940 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

Year: 1940 AD
Date: 1940-06-04
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War II
Commanders (A): Maxime Weygand, Charles de Gaulle, Victor Fortune, Archibald Beauman
Commanders (B): Erich von Manstein, Oskar Blümm
Casualties: approx. killed or captured AFVs destroyed or captured57th Infantry Division: 1,000 casualties including about 300 POW
Outcome: German victory
Coordinates: 50.106°, 1.836°