Battle of Douvres Radar Station
The Battle of Douvres Radar Station was military engagement of World war II as part of the Invasion of Normandy, that took place the on 17 June 1944. The attack was by British 41 Commando, Royal Marines, the station and area were defended mainly by Luftwaffe ground forces. Preceded by an artillery bombardment and supported by mine-clearing and anti-bunker tanks of 79th Armoured Division, the Marines were able to secure the surrender of the garrison.
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Battle of Douvres Radar Station
The Battle of Douvres Radar Station was military engagement of World war II as part of the Invasion of Normandy, that took place the on 17 June 1944. The attack was by British 41 Commando, Royal Marines, the station and area were defended mainly by Luftwaffe ground forces. Preceded by an artillery bombardment and supported by mine-clearing and anti-bunker tanks of 79th Armoured Division, the Marines were able to secure the surrender of the garrison.
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The Battle of Douvres Radar St ...... the surrender of the garrison.
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16 casualties
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1944-06-17
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Allied victory
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* Luftnachrichten-Regiment 53
*21st Panzer Division(Elements)
*41 Commando
*716th Division(Elements)
*79th Armoured Division(Elements)
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Würzburg Riese radar at Douvres-la-Délivrande
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The Battle of Douvres Radar St ...... the surrender of the garrison.
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