Event Battle of the Falaise Pocket

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Was an Allied operation during the Battle of Normandy that led to the destruction of the German pocket in the area of the French cities of Trun, Argentan, Vimoutiers and Chambois.

Chronology

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  • August 1944: Allied forces clear the Chambois area.
  • August 1944: By the evening of 21 August, the Falaise pocket had been sealed, with Germans trapped inside.
  • August 1944: Allied forces clear the Chambois area.

Selected Sources

  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.250
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, pp.250-253