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L’AIGLE
Orne
The Germans onrushed to cross the river Seine
At
the end of August 1944, the battle of the Falaise pocket was coming
to an end, the Germans Forces retreated toward the river Seine. Whereas
on 21 August the German panzers still counter-attacked to keep an
exit open in Vimoutiers area, a spearhead of the XVth American Corps
had crossed the river Seine the day before at Mantes. The 11st Armoured
Division of the XXXth Corps under General Horrocks liberated Flers
on 17 August, and moved westward. The Bull Division commanded
by General Roberts crossed Putanges, Gacé and entered l’Aigle
on 23rd August. It is a race against time, and in spite of a total
control of the air, and the near complete destruction of the bridges
on the river Seine, the Germans made crossing to 165 000 men and 25
000 vehicles from 26 to 29 August.
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June 44 museum
This museum
recalls the Second World War, from General de Gaulle Appel du
18 juin 1940 to the Falaise pocket battle. Twelve historical
scenes composed of wax characters, and main actors of the War,
with authentic voices sounds : Pétain, de Gaulle, Churchill,
Roosevelt, Staline... illustrates the important episodes. A
map presents the main phases of the Battle of Normandy.
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American Half-track M3
This
armoured half-tracked vehicle was the American standard
vehicle; more than 40 000 vehicles were built, it was
originally a troops transport but was
featured in many versions.
Situation : near the Museum |
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