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Battle of Saumur
1940 • Pays de la Loire Verzögerung
Historical Overview
Heroic resistance of the cavalry school cadets on the Loire.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Army
- Commander: Kurt Feldt
- Strength: ca. 10.000
- Casualties: gering
France (Cadets)
- Commander: Charles Michon
- Strength: ca. 2.500
- Casualties: ca. 250
Strategic Context
Last symbolic engagements before the armistice.
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