Battle of the Lys (1940)

For the First World War battle of the same name, see Battle of the Lys (1918).

The Battle of the Lys (French: Bataille de la Lys, Dutch: Leieslag) was a major battle between Belgian and German forces during the German Invasion of Belgium of 1940 and the final major battle fought by Belgian troops before their surrender on 28 May. The battle was named after the river Leie (known as the Lys in French), where the battlefield was situated (in Belgium and in Nord-Pas-de-Calais).

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  Final Defensive Positions of the Allies

Commemoration

The Leiemonument (Monument of the Lys)

In the Albertpark in the city centre of Kortrijk, the Battle of the Lys is commemorated every year near the Monument of the Lys.

See also

• Manstein Plan