The Battle of La Horgne was fought on 15 May 1940 during the Battle of France in the Second World War. It took place in and around the village of La Horgne in the Ardennes department of northern France.
During the engagement, the French 3rd Spahi Brigade resisted an attack by German motorised infantry and tanks belonging to the 1st Panzer Division. Although the Germans eventually captured the village, the French defence delayed their advance and caused significant losses.
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