Shaped charges in the French Campaign 1940

[keith A]

According to one source shaped charges were in use by the Pioneer battalion in the battle of Stonne May 1940. My searches so far have only turned up those issued in 1942. Was there a predecessor of the Hafthohlladung used before 1942?

regards

Keith

[peeved]

Maybe the types used at Eben-Emael:

From https://www.fort-eben-emael.be/en/the-attack/

Markus

[keith A]

many thanks Markus

[der bunkermann]

Eben Emael supposed to be the first time they were used in battle.
From what i understood from the guide at Eben Emael , the small version performed better than the heavy version.