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About The Canadian Tank Battle That Changed The End of WWII

This episode of Greatest Tank Battles explores the Hochwald Gap, one of the bloodiest and most brutal battles fought by Canadian and Allied forces in the final months of WWII. Despite being outgunned and outnumbered, German forces mounted a fierce and determined defense of their homeland. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

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Title
The Canadian Tank Battle That Changed The End of WWII
Category
Society
Runtime
47 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Wonder

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