-
British & the French
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. -
German Ships!
German ships begin operating out of captured bases along the French coast. -
Bye-Bye Operation Rutter!
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. -
Surrender!
French General Mast surrenders to the British Eastern Task Force. -
Panzer Division
The German 21st Panzer Division is repelled by a combined Allied armor and air assault, saving further actions at Sword. -
Counter-Attack
The German counter-attack reaches the beachhead at Sword. -
Orne River
British and French special forces elements out of Sword beach connect with the British paratroopers holding the key bridges over the Orne River.