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- Date is exactly "1944-08-05"
Hill 219Scenario#: 29 Date: 1944-08-05 Location: Vire, FranceThe town of Vire was a key objective for both sides. It is located on the northern border of a large area containing dense hedge rows and hills known as the “Suisse Normande”. Near the south end of this large area is the town of Mortain; the starting… Last Hundred Yards — Mission Pack 1 |
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Capture of VireScenario#: 6977 Date: 8/5/1944 Location: Vire, FranceAfter the success of Operation Cobra and the breakthrough at Avranches, the 3rd US Army advanced out of Normandy. Meanwhile the 1st US Army continued to fight against German 7.Armee. The CCA of 2nd US Armoured Division failed to take … Memoir '44 — Open de France 2011 |
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Day 61US 12th Army Group Situation Map for 1944-08-05World War II - Western Front |
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