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Battle of Caen
1944 • Calvados Belagerung
Historical Overview
Weeks of fighting for the strategic hub.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
UK / Canada
- Commander: B. Montgomery
- Strength: 115000
- Casualties: 30000
German Army
- Commander: Erwin Rommel
- Strength: 80000
- Casualties: 20000
Strategic Context
British-Canadian attempt to force a breakout.
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