Events tagged with "operation fall rot"

Historical Events tagged with "operation fall rot"

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Military & Warfare

Germans Launch Operation Fall Rot Against France

June 5th, 1940 84 years ago

Following a brief pause in the Battle of France, German forces renewed their offensive against the remaining French divisions south of the River Somme. This military operation, known as Fall Rot (Case Red), aimed to exploit the weaknesses in the French defense and secure a rapid victory. The Germans utilized blitzkrieg tactics, emphasizing speed and surprise to overrun the French positions, dramatically shifting the balance of the campaign.