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Military history of Hauts-de-France

  • Armistice of 22 June 1940Between May and June 1940, the best French armies were sent north and lost in a massive encirclement. German forces threatened to occupy Paris by mid-June.
  • Battle of the SpursKing Henry VIII of England joined the Holy League on the 13th of October 1511. This alliance included Venice and Spain to defend the Papacy against France.