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The '''Battle of the Moselle''' was the opening battle of the [[Sieuxerrian-Saintonge War]], sparking Sieuxerr's involvement in the [[Pan-Septentrion War]]. The battle took place along the entirety of the Mosselle River between Sieuxerr and Saintonge. With support from its allies, Saintonge would see early advances in a number of areas across the river, however as Sieuxerrian forces rapidly reacted to the fighting, Saintonge beachheads would be greatly hinder, and at some points totally reduced. However the total breakthrough in the south after the disaster at the [[Battle of Montberthault]] and the establishment of capable pontoon bridges that allowed for Saintongian armor to cross would see 3rd Army conduct a coordinated withdraw in conjunction with the withdraws and 4th Army and 5th Army.

Latest revision as of 13:54, 1 July 2019

Battle of the Moselle
Part of Sieuxerrian-Saintonge War
Collageostuff.jpg
(clockwise from top left)
  • Knocked out Sieuxerrian FT tank inspected by Kerenevoian infantry
  • Saintongian infantry crossing the Moselle
  • Saintongian river monitor Henri III
  • Kerenevoian armored car
Date11 June 1937 – 22 June 1937
(11 days)
Location
Result Casaterran Axis victory
Strength

Sieuxerr 3rd Army

  • VII Corps
  • XXL Corps
  • XXLI Corps
  • XXLII Corps

Saintonge Army Group North

  • 1st Army
  • 2nd Army
  • 5th Army

Template:Country data Kerenevoi Army Group “Henze”

  • 4th Army (Detached to Army Group North)

The Battle of the Moselle was the opening battle of the Sieuxerrian-Saintonge War, sparking Sieuxerr's involvement in the Pan-Septentrion War. The battle took place along the entirety of the Mosselle River between Sieuxerr and Saintonge. With support from its allies, Saintonge would see early advances in a number of areas across the river, however as Sieuxerrian forces rapidly reacted to the fighting, Saintonge beachheads would be greatly hinder, and at some points totally reduced. However the total breakthrough in the south after the disaster at the Battle of Montberthault and the establishment of capable pontoon bridges that allowed for Saintongian armor to cross would see 3rd Army conduct a coordinated withdraw in conjunction with the withdraws and 4th Army and 5th Army.