Valkenburg Airfield

Valkenburg Airfield The Battle for Valkenburg Airfield (May 10–14, 1940) occurred during the German invasion of the Netherlands at the start of World War II. The airfield, located near Valkenburg in South Holland, was a key target for German forces as part of their...

Breakthrough to Gembloux

Breakthrough to Gembloux Historical Background The Breakthrough to Gembloux was part of the early German invasion of Belgium during May 1940, in the larger Battle of France. German Panzer divisions advanced through central Belgium aiming to break Allied lines near...