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Crossing 1. Panzer-Division Sedan

On 13 May 1940, elements of the 1. Panzer-Division crossed the Meusse river over a ponton bridge at this site. The British tried to destroy the German bridges at Sedan with Fairey Battle bombers, but failed.

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