Battle of the Ypres-Comines Canal (1940 AD)

Battle of the Ypres-Comines Canal (United Kingdom vs Germany) took place in 1940 AD during Battle of France.

Battle facts

• Year: 1940 AD
• Date: 1940-05-28
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Battle of France
• Side A: United Kingdom
• Side B: Germany
• Commanders (A): Alan Brooke
• Commanders (B): Gerd von Rundstedt
• Outcome: Successful British delaying action Withdrawal of the BEF to Dunkirk
• Coordinates: 50.851°, 2.885°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of the Ypres-Comines Canal · Wikidata entry

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