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Operation Cobra
1944 • Manche Durchbruch
Historical Overview
US breakthrough at Saint-Lô; end of the stalemate.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
US 5th Army
- Commander: George S. Patton
- Strength: 160000
- Casualties: 5000
German Army
- Commander: G. v. Kluge
- Strength: 100000
- Casualties: hoch
Strategic Context
Transition from beachhead to war of movement.
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