Battle of the Lys (1940) 1940
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 23 May 1940 – 28 May 1940 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1940 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Belgium | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | German invasion of Belgium | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 51.0550, 3.7342 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Lys (French: Bataille de la Lys, Dutch: Leieslag) was a major battle between Belgian and German forces during the German invasion of Belgium of 1940 and the final major battle fought by Belgian troops before their surrender on 28 May. The battle was the bloodiest of the 18 Days' Campaign. The battle was named after the Leie (French: Lys), the river at which the battlefield occurred.
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