1944 ⟶ Metz and Strasbourg Liberated

Metz, France is taken, and Strasbourg, in eastern France, is...
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1944

🇫🇷 Metz and Strasbourg Liberated

Metz, France is taken, and Strasbourg, in eastern France, is liberated by French troops.⟶
Metz and Strasbourg Liberated (1944)
FranceLiberationAlsace-LorraineWestern FrontMilitary CampaignUrban WarfareFrench Army

🇨🇦 Ostend Liberated by Canadian Troops

Ostend is liberated by Canadian troops.⟶
Ostend Liberated by Canadian Troops (1944)
liberationBelgiumCanadian ArmyWestern Frontport citymilitarywarallies

🪖 First Allied Troops Land in Normandy

The first Allied troops land in Normandy; paratroopers are scattered from Caen southward.⟶
D-DayNormandyinvasionOperation OverlordWestern FrontFranceAllied forcesmilitary campaignliberation

🎉 Rennes Liberated by US Forces

Rennes, France, is liberated by American forces.⟶
Rennes Liberated by US Forces (1944)
liberationFranceWestern FrontAmerican forcesmilitary operationsAllied advanceurban warfareNormandyresistance

🇫🇷 Lyon Liberated by Allied Forces

Lyon is liberated by French and American troops.⟶
Lyon Liberated by Allied Forces (1944)
FranceLiberationUS ArmyFrench ResistanceAllied VictoryWestern FrontCity LiberationWorld War II

🇺🇸 Nancy Liberated by U.S. First Army

Nancy liberated by U.S. First Army.⟶
Nancy Liberated by U.S. First Army (1944)
NancyFranceLiberation of FranceUS ArmyWestern FrontMilitary OperationsAllied AdvanceUrban Warfare