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The Siege of Lille or Lille Pocket was a Second World War battle fought during the Battle of France. It took place from 28–31 May 1940 in the vicinity of Lille, France during the Battle of France. It involved the 40,000 men of the French IV Corps and V Corps of the First Army (General René Prioux), after the III Corps managed to retreat to the Lys river with the BEF divisions nearby.

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  • The Siege of Lille or Lille Pocket was a Second World War battle fought during the Battle of France. It took place from 28–31 May 1940 in the vicinity of Lille, France during the Battle of France. It involved the 40,000 men of the French IV Corps and V Corps of the First Army (General René Prioux), after the III Corps managed to retreat to the Lys river with the BEF divisions nearby.
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  • Siege of Lille
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  • France
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  • See the 'Aftermath' section
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  • 4 infantry divisions
  • 5 divisions
  • 3 armoured divisions
  • (110,000 men, 800 tanks)
  • (40,000 men)
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