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British and French army forces begin defensive preparations in Belgium in an effort to stave off the German advance. A long line of strategic defenses is contructed.
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German ships begin operating out of captured bases along the French coast.
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Bad weather cancels this original date for Operation Rutter. Discussions begin on whether or not to nix the entire endeavor. It returns to the planning stages under a new name - Operation Jubilee.
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French General Mast surrenders to the British Eastern Task Force.
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The German 21st Panzer Division is repelled by a combined Allied armor and air assault, saving further actions at Sword.
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The German counter-attack reaches the beachhead at Sword.
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British and French special forces elements out of Sword beach connect with the British paratroopers holding the key bridges over the Orne River.
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