Between July 5 and 20, 1944, American invasion forces encountered intense resistance near the French town of Saint-Lô in Normandy. This crucial railway and road hub was defended fiercely by German divisions including Panzer Lehr, as well as formidable paratroopers and Waffen-SS units. The GIs faced a high cost in battling through each hedgerow and village against these determined defenders.
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Published 27 August, 2023
Last updated 2 April, 2025