France: World War II - The First Action

Record ID: 559

  • Title: France: World War II - The First Action
  • Date: 1st January 1939
  • Summary: In the first few weeks of the war, while the Germans were occupied in Poland, French troops made limited attacks into German territory. But respect for the neutrality of Belgium restricted their room to maneuver. They withdrew to their strongholds and were dramatically outflanked seven months later when Germany swept through the Low Countries. The British Expeditionary Force, a token force of four divisions, set out at the outset of war for France to man the Franco-Belgium frontier where their father had fought for four long years during World War I. NOTE: Date is approximate. This clip may contain footage from multiple events; exact date or dates may be unknown.
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  • Location: FRANCE
  • Reuters ID: LDL000YL9JCWZ
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