Biggest British Royal Air Force (RAF) offensive of the war
took place during the night of
15-16
May 1940, when bombers raided German roads, railways and military
encampments east of the Rhine.
Heavy fighting same night between Gembloux and Namur in sector
southeast of Brussels, the German forces are attacking with
mechanised forces and aeroplanes.
Fighting in progress during the day on British front in Belgium.
French War office stated that the day was comparatively calm,
with much regrouping of units on both sides.
Great air battle over Sedan.
Belgian government moved to Ostend.
Germans attempting to crush Dutch resistance in Zeeland, flushing
between ultimate objective.
Five air attacks made on Nancy during the night.
German aircraft shot down near Paris.
Allied forces converging on Narvik occupied two villages to
the north on the opposite side of the Fjord.
Naval aircraft attack fuel supplies in Bergen area.
Go To: 17th
May
Articles:
The Second Great War.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
The War Illustrated.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
2194 Days Of War.
ISBN-10: 086136614X
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