In June 1940, during the Battle of France in World War II, Ouvrage Ferme Chappy, a part of the Maginot Line, was involved in significant military action. The Maginot Line was a line of fortifications built by France along its eastern border to deter German invasion. Ouvrage Ferme Chappy was one of these fortifications.
In June 1940, as German forces advanced through France, the Maginot Line, including Ouvrage Ferme Chappy, came under attack. Despite the overall collapse of French defenses elsewhere, many of the Maginot Line fortifications, including Ouvrage Ferme Chappy, held out against the German assault. The garrison at Ouvrage Ferme Chappy resisted until the French government requested an armistice on June 22, 1940. The fortifications were eventually surrendered following the armistice agreement, which came into effect on June 25, 1940.
This event is significant as it highlights the role of the Maginot Line in the early stages of World War II and the challenges faced by French forces during the German invasion.
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