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Battle of Villers-Bocage
1944 • Calvados Panzerschlacht
Historical Overview
Tank battle; Michael Wittmann halts British division.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
Ger. Army / SS
- Commander: Michael Wittmann
- Strength: 6 Tiger
- Casualties: gering
UK
- Commander: -
- Strength: 1 Regiment
- Casualties: 200
Strategic Context
British attempt to outflank Caen from the west.
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