9-12 June 1019: The Battle of Matz (Operation Gneisenau)—The Germans attacked across a broad front along the River Matz; the French were forewarned by German P.O.W.s, yet the stormtroopers advanced 'til a massive French counterattack (11 June) surprised them by proceeding without a preliminary artillery bombardment, spearheaded by Saint-Chamond & Schneider CA tanks.
Lest we forget.
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