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1945 • Elsass Kesselschlacht
Historical Overview
Destruction of the last German bridgehead west of the Rhine.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
USA & France
- Commander: Jean de Lattre
- Strength: ca. 110.000
- Casualties: ca. 14.000
German Army
- Commander: Siegfried Rasp
- Strength: ca. 50.000
- Casualties: ca. 20.000
Strategic Context
Liberating Alsace and securing the southern flank.
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