North-West Europe 1940
Dublin Core
Title
North-West Europe 1940
Description
During the winter of 1939 to 1940 large numbers of British troops arrived in France. Many of the Camerons, Gordons, and Seaforths were sent to help defend the Maginot Line (a series of fortifications near the border between France and Germany). The Highland soldiers were forward of the French fortifications, meaning they were in the front line when the Germans attacked in May 1940. The Highlanders withstood heavy attacks, but were ordered to fall back when the French forces retreated. Several disastrous weeks followed as the French government collapsed and the British withdrew towards the coast.
Date
1940-05-10 12:00
Type
Action
Identifier
390
Date Created
January to June 1940
Spatial Coverage
current,49.15375499476016,7.411931480920306;
Europeana
Europeana Type
TEXT
Action Item Type Metadata
Wiki
https://www.cupidoeu.org/wiki/index.php/North-West_Europe_1940_Action
End Date
1940-06-25 12:00
Citation
“North-West Europe 1940,” CUPIDO, accessed June 13, 2025, https://www.cupidoeu.org/omeka/items/show/604.
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