After the breakthrough at Sedan, German troops began to consolidate their bridgehead against a possible French counterattack. On May 15th, early in the morning, the Infanterie Regiment Großdeutschland and the 10th Panzer Division were tasked to take the heights at the small village of Stonne, in order to protect the southern flank of the main German thrust westwards. However, they did not expect to encounter the French 3rd Armored Division and 3rd Mechanized Infantry Division that arrived late the previous evening, too late to counterattack.

In the following days, the small village switched sides 17 times, earning the nickname "Verdun of 1940".

Stonne was started by sn00x and has been finished by CptBocquier, with help from Stubbfan.

May 15th, 1940

Stonne

France against Germany
After the breakthrough at Sedan, German troops began to consolidate their bridgehead against a possible French counterattack. On May 15th, early in the morning, the Infanterie Regiment Großdeutschland and the 10th Panzer Division were tasked to take the heights at the small village of Stonne, in order to protect the southern flank of the main German thrust westwards. However, they did not expect to encounter the French 3rd Armored Division and 3rd Mechanized Infantry Division that arrived late the previous evening, too late to counterattack.
In the following days, the small village switched sides 17 times, earning the nickname "Verdun of 1940".

Ground Forces
France
Citroen 11CV (Army)
Citroen Type 23 U
Lorraine 38L
Renault UE
AMD Panhard 35
Hotchkiss H35 M39 (SA18)
Hotchkiss H35 M39 (SA38)
Char B1 bis
Germany
BMW R75
Opel Blitz S 3.6
SdKfz 222
PzKpfw II Ausf. C
PzKpfw IV Ausf. D

Aircraft
France
Morane-Saulnier M.S.406
Germany
Junkers Ju 87B-2 "Stuka"

Stationary Weapons
France
mitrailleuse de 25 mm CA Mle 38
canon de 25 mm SA Mle 1934
Brandt Mle 27/31
canon de 75 Mle 1897 M38
Germany
2 cm Flak 38
3.7 cm PaK
8.1cm Granatwerfer 34
15 cm sIG 33

Additional Vehicles
Ground Forces
Tractor