British front was held firmly in the face of strong German
pressure. Fighting continued in region of Avesne and in Vervins
area, chiefly round Guise and Landrecies. French brought up
thousands of their 75 field guns. German attacks also repulsed
south of Sedan, and in Montmady sector.
Formations of British Royal Air Force (RAF) bombers carried
out intensive operations in Belgium and France, harassing
German lines of communication. Continuous night watch kept
on military traffic over wide area in western Germany. Oil
tanks at Hanover were bombed. Daylight attacks made on German
troops and focal points in northern France.
French cabinet reconstructed. M Reynaud remained premier,
and also took over defence ministry. M Daladier became foreign
minister, and Marshall Pétain Vice Premier.
German transports is attempting to relieve Narvik reported
sunk.
M29 Minesweeper
Launched 18 May 1940
M201 Minesweeper
Launched 18 May 1940
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The War Illustrated.
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2194 Days Of War.
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