Battle of Hannut (1940 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1940 AD
Date: 1940-05-14
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War II
Commanders (A): René Prioux, Gabriel Bougrain, Jean-Léon-Albert Langlois
Commanders (B): Erich Hoepner, Horst Stumpff, Johann Joachim Stever
Casualties: approx. 121 tanks destroyed/damaged or abandoned52 tanks destroyed 111 tanks damaged
Outcome: See § Aftermath
Coordinates: 50.667°, 5.083°