Battle of the Meuse and Brussels Fight Across Front
German crossings at the Meuse near Sedan spark fierce French counter attacks as the Battle of Brabant unfolds to shield Brussels. Reports say German advances to Sedan were halted, with forts near Sedan not part of the Maginot Line. Antwerp and Namur see bombardment. Liege forts remain contested as Germany presses toward Britain’s gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Ministry of War
Sedan
Meuse
Brusgels
Brabant
B.B.C
Eith
Namny
Dinant
Gembloux
Namnaur
Antwerp
Ghent
Namur
Liege
Paris
Dutch Army Yields Amid Resistance and Dutch Navy Flight
London reports in Paris that a quarter of the 400,000 Dutch army have fallen. Some regiments suffered complete losses, bombing forces were wiped out while Dutch aircraft and anti-aircraft units downed at least 150 German planes. Zeeland remains a Dutch holdout. The Dutch navy largely escaped, with contingents reforming for a new force. Also includes an unrelated advertisement for HEENZO remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Netherlands
Dr. van Kleffens
Paris
Holland
Zeeland
Schelde
Winkelman
Rotterdam
Utecht
North Sea
Belgium
Bomb England Threat Promised by Berlin Sources
Berlin authorities stated that a major air offensive against England would begin at the moment perceived as most uncomfortable for Britain, noting readiness and strategic timing despite ongoing preparations. The assertion underscores the tense prelude to intensified aerial warfare forecasts during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
England
Red Cross Felbora Branch Dance Plans Report
A Tuesday May meeting at Me A Leslie's lists officers and attendees including Mesdalles Holmes and Potts with apologies from several. Minutes approve prior actions, a dance is planned, a card and ping pong challenge accepted, funds of £5 to headquarters, and a Red Cross Conference report is presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laston
Mesdames Hamberger and
Patt
Tom Gangal
J. Holmes
Red Cross Conference
Penteraltigs
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Garner’s
Comfort
Gloucester
Gloucester Advocate
The
P.O. Box
WAR News
Golden Gate Cafe
Kendall's Buildings
MRS
E. Young
Connelly
Thrift
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Uli
Renue
Segrete
Gloucester Electric Supply CO. Ltd
Agate
Fepia Ces
Conan
Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Ltd
Bent Street
Sydney
RED Cross Society
Winchcombe, Cayson Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Renort
Iona
Petty
F. Burnett Grahame
Denison Street
Capper
Capper’s Pty. Ltd
West Maitland
Ali
Weliver
Goucester
MUI
Tmber
Carsons Northern Timber Co., Ltd
Carsonville
Berrico Creek
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