Battle of Arras (1940)

May 21, 1940 · Arras

Result German victory

British tanks and infantry counterattacked the flank of the German advance near Arras, including Rommel's division. The attack was stopped, but it alarmed the German command and may have helped the later halt before Dunkirk.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Strength
15,000
Tanks
88
Tanks lost
60