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Battle of Arras
1940 • Nord Gegenangriff
Historical Overview
British counter-attack that briefly halted Rommel's advance.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Army
- Commander: Erwin Rommel
- Strength: ca. 15.000
- Casualties: ca. 300
UK (BEF)
- Commander: Harold Franklyn
- Strength: ca. 2.000
- Casualties: ca. 100
Strategic Context
Allied attempt to cut the German corridor to the coast.
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