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Siege of Lille
1940 • Nord Belagerung
Historical Overview
French resistance covering the Dunkirk evacuation.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Army
- Commander: Kurt Waeger
- Strength: ca. 40.000
- Casualties: unbekannt
France
- Commander: Jean-Baptiste Molinié
- Strength: ca. 40.000
- Casualties: ca. 35.000 (Gef.)
Strategic Context
Strategic sacrifice to delay German troops.
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