Battle of the Lys

Quand

23 mai 1940 – 28 mai 1940

Type

Bataille

Coordonnées

51.05° N, 3.73° E

Description

major battle between Belgian and German forces during the German Invasion of Belgium of 1940

War

World War II

Part of the German invasion of Belgium

The Battle of the Lys was a major battle between Belgian and German forces during the German invasion of Belgium of 1940 and the final major battle fought by Belgian troops before their surrender on 28 May. The battle was the bloodiest of the 18 Days' Campaign. The battle was named after the Leie, the river at which the battlefield occurred.

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