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About The Falaise Pocket 1944: The Mission To Free Paris | Battlefield

After establishing a beachhead at Normandy, the next arduous task for the Allies would be to control the entire region of Normandy so that they can take the fight into mainland Europe. The main German holdouts were in the South-East of the region, and dislodging them would be no easy task. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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Title
The Falaise Pocket 1944: The Mission To Free Paris | Battlefield
Category
Society
Runtime
54 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
War Stories

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