Battle of Sedan (1940)

May 13, 1940 · Sedan

Result German victory

German forces crossed the Meuse at Sedan after advancing through the Ardennes, breaking the French line. The breakthrough opened the way to the Channel coast and the encirclement of Allied armies in Belgium.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Strength
20,000
Casualties
5,000
Tanks
300
Aircraft lost
167
Guns
174
Strength
60,000
Casualties
5,067
Tanks
771
Aircraft
1,470
Ships
96
Ships lost
81
Guns
141
Vehicles
41,000