The Battle of France

In May 1940, Germany launched an offensive that would transform the Second World War in just six weeks. As Allied armies advanced into Belgium, German armoured columns pushed through the Ardennes and broke across the Meuse at Sedan. This episode of Compact Warfare follows the Battle of France from the uneasy months of the Phoney War to the collapse of the northern front, the fall of Paris and the French armistice. Discover how rapid decisions, failed communications and a devastating breakthrough overwhelmed armies whose soldiers continued fighting even as their strategic position unravelled. Visit our website: Compact Warfare Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #CompactHistories #CompactWarfare #BattleOfFrance #SecondWorldWar #WWIIHistory #MilitaryHistory #FrenchHistory #HistoryPodcast