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Battle of Sedan
1940 • Ardennen Durchbruch
Historical Overview
The decisive breakthrough of French lines at the Meuse.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive German victory.
German Army
- Commander: Heinz Guderian
- Strength: ca. 60.000
- Casualties: unbekannt
France
- Commander: Charles Huntziger
- Strength: ca. 50.000
- Casualties: hoch
Strategic Context
Core of the Sichelschnitt plan to bypass the Maginot Line.
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