The Battle of Graignes was fought during World War II. The story focuses on a German massacre of French civilians, and wounded US paratroopers, in retaliation for a battle at the village of Graignes, France.
Read more about Battle Of Graignes: Tuesday, 6 June 1944, Graignes, Setting Up Defenses, Villagers Help Paratroopers, Wednesday, 7 June, Enemy Contact: Saturday, 10 June, German Assault: Sunday, 11 June, Death of Major Johnston, Defenses Crumble, Reprisal, Rigault Family: Monday, 12 June, Burning of Graignes: Tuesday, 13 June, Safety To Carentan, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Return To Graignes
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