Battle of the Ypres–Comines Canal
The Battle of the Ypres–Comines Canal was a battle of the Second World War fought between the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and German Army Group B during the BEF's retreat to Dunkirk in 1940. Part of the Battle of Belgium and the much larger Battle of France, it started in the afternoon of 26 May and reached its maximum intensity on 27 and 28 May. Locally it is referred to as the Battle of the Canal and it is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Battle of Wytschaete. Its official British Army name, which is borne on the battle honours of a number of regiments, is that given here.
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Battle of the Ypres–Comines Canal
The Battle of the Ypres–Comines Canal was a battle of the Second World War fought between the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and German Army Group B during the BEF's retreat to Dunkirk in 1940. Part of the Battle of Belgium and the much larger Battle of France, it started in the afternoon of 26 May and reached its maximum intensity on 27 and 28 May. Locally it is referred to as the Battle of the Canal and it is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Battle of Wytschaete. Its official British Army name, which is borne on the battle honours of a number of regiments, is that given here.
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1940-05-28
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* Withdrawal of theBEFto Dunkirk
Successful British delaying action
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Germany
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Gerd von Rundstedt
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Harold Franklyn
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Battle of the Ypres–Comines Canal
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the Battle of France and the Battle of Belgium
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Ypres-Comines Canal, Belgium
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Successful British delaying action
* Withdrawal of the BEF to Dunkirk
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