France,May 17th,news from the front

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May 17th 1600 - German Turn

German High Command confirms that 95% of the British 5th Infantry Division has been cut off and surrounded. Panzers from the 3rd Panzer Div pushing around from the north with the 4th Panzer Div pushing around from the south. A lone british tank brigade attempts to keep a corridor open for the 5th but are quickly engaged closing the corridor.

High Command expects the center front (Fumay to Namur) to collapse by tomorrow afternoon allowing for rapid advancement.

Fresh German Korps makes it way to front in anticipation for a renewal of the southern offensive towards Sedan.