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Operation Lüttich
1944 • Manche Gegenoffensive
Historical Overview
Failed German armored counter-attack at Mortain.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
US 5th Army
- Commander: Omar Bradley
- Strength: 80000
- Casualties: 1000
German Army
- Commander: Paul Hausser
- Strength: 50000
- Casualties: 5000
Strategic Context
Hitler's attempt to seal off the US breakthrough.
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