Bousquet, Gen. Le 11e Zouaves dans la Campagne 1939-1940

Name: Bousquet, Gen.: Le 11e Zouaves dans la Campagne 1939-1940
Brand: YSEC Editions
SKU: 528/10178
Price: 28.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

French text, paperback, approx. 12 illustrations. 198 pages.

Manufacturer: YSEC Editions
Manufacturer No.: 9782846734226
new
Order-No.: 528/10178

Article in stock.
Only 1 item(s) on stock - order quickly!
Shipping within 1 to 3 days.

28,95 € *

Order-No.: 528/10178

Weight: 0.39 kg

Questions about product

Descriptionof Le 11e Zouaves dans la Campagne 1939-1940
Manufacturer

On mobilisation at the end of August 1939, the 11th Zouave Regiment was formed from reservists aged between 24 and 30 in the Belley region. It joined the 2nd DINA on 4 November and trained behind the Maginot Line and later in the Valenciennes sector. When it became involved in the Battle of the Dyle on 14 and 15 May, it was quickly pressed by the Germans and withdrew to Saint-Amand-les-Eaux and then tried to reach Armentières and Dunkirk. The Germans were faster and the 11th Zouave Regiment had to fight a heavy battle at Oignies on 26 and 27 May. On 28 May it reached Haubourdin amidst a large mix of troops, but was unable to advance any further. It therefore took part in the defence of the town until 31 May, as well as in the defence of Lomme and Lambersart. On 1 June, the 2nd DINA surrendered with full honours. The 11th Zouaves provided a detachment for the parade in the main square of Lille.

Group: Books (first-hand)
Author: Bousquet, Gen.
Title: Le 11e Zouaves dans la Campagne 1939-1940
Details: French text, paperback, approx. 12 illustrations. 198 pages.
State: new