Bataille

Battle of Graignes

10 juin 1944 – 12 juin 1944 · 49.25° N, 1.20° W

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10 juin 1944 – 12 juin 1944
Type
Bataille
Coordonnées
49.25° N, 1.20° W
Description
battle near this commune that started on June 6, 1944
War
World War II

Battle of Graignes

WWII battle in Normandy

The Battle of Graignes was part of the American airborne landings in Normandy during the early stages of Operation Overlord in World War II, fought between June 10–12, 1944 in Graignes, France. During the engagement, American paratroopers of the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division held the town for two days against the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division Götz von Berlichingen.

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