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Battle of Metz
1944 • Lothringen Belagerung
Historical Overview
Siege of the fortified city of Metz by US 3rd Army.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
US 5th Army
- Commander: George S. Patton
- Strength: ca. 80.000
- Casualties: ca. 7.000
German Army
- Commander: Walter Krause
- Strength: ca. 14.000
- Casualties: ca. 10.000
Strategic Context
Patton's advance towards the Saar region.
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