Dyle Line, we hardly knew you.
The average American reading these articles probably realizes France just went down for the count, just like Poland. And notice how the French have thrown the Dutch and Belgians under the bus, claiming their lines in the Sedan sector were “weak” because they sent troops to help the Dutch and Belgians.
Actually, the French claim is true [to a degree]. Giraud’s 7th Army fought on the extreme left of the Allied line moving into Belgium/ Holland as part of the Dyle plan, and to coordinate with the Dutch/ Belgians and show Allied support.
Prior to the transfer to that sector, Giraud’s Army had been THE French reserve north of the Maginot Line. Located behind Corap’s 9th Army. At Sedan.
I did take note today that first of all, the severity of the situation is finally making it into the reporting. It has reached a point where it can not longer be glossed over.
The second thing I noticed is that some of the finger pointing is already beginning. That’s not a good sign when you are only 8 days into a battle. If I was just an average Joe in America who was getting his only information from the newspaper, today’s issue would have been very concerning with the sudden turn of events.