Battle of Nancy (1944)

Battle Of Nancy (1944)

The Battle of Nancy in September 1944 was a 10-day battle on the Western Front of World War II in which the U.S. 3rd Army defeated German forces defending the approaches to Nancy and crossings over the Moselle River to the north and south of the city. The battle resulted in U.S. forces fighting their way across the Moselle and liberating Nancy.

Read more about Battle Of Nancy (1944):  Overview, 80th Infantry Division Attempts To Secure A Bridgehead, The Americans Regroup, Encirclement of Nancy, Liberation of Nancy, Aftermath, Further Reading

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