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Siege of Lille
1940 • Nord
Vector version of File:21May-4June1940-Fall Gelb.jpg
Author: History Dept of United States Military AcademyLicense:PD
Historical Overview
The siege of Lille or Lille pocket took place during the Battle of France in the Second World War. The siege of the French IV Corps and V Corps of the First Army was conducted by four German infantry divisions supported by three panzer divisions.
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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