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The German Invasion of Belgium during World War Two (1940) - The Battle of Belgium
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7:50Now PlayingThe German invasion of Belgium during the Second World War started on May 1940. On that day Germany's attack on the west begun. Belgium was invaded by the German armies and it's most important bulwark of defence – Fort Eben-Emael – was neutralized within a day when German paratroopers (Fallshirmjäger) managed to reach the roof of the fortress via glider planes. The Belgian Army of 1940 barely stood a chance. The main German attack went through the Ardennes. Belgian special forces (the Chasseurs Ardennais) fought back but weren't able to stop the German assault. In this video you will learn about the Battle of Belgium, also known as the 18 Days' Campaign (Campagne des 18 jours / Achttiendaagse Veldtocht).
History Hustle presents: The German Invasion of Belgium during World War Two (1940).
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Record on 7 May 2021 at Fort Eben-Emael, Belgium.
SOURCES
– The Second World War (Antony Beevor).
– Dunkirk and the Fall of France (Geoffrey Stewart) [e-book].
– Hitler's Blitzkrieg Enemies 1940. Denmark, Norway, Netherlands & Belgium (Nigel Thomas).
– The Blitzkrieg Legend. The 1940 Campaign in the West (Karl-Heinz Frieser).
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Het Belgisch Leger Waakt 1938/39 (Belgian Army / L'Armée Belge)
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