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Battle of Montcornet

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Battle of Montcornet

The Battle of Montcornet, on 17 May 1940, was an engagement of the Battle of France. The French 4e Division cuirassée, under Colonel De Gaulle, attacked the strategic village of Montcornet, then held by the Germans. The French successfully drove off the Germans, but had to retreat later due to lack of support and to the intervention of the Luftwaffe.

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