Historical Events tagged with "17th ss"

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Military & Warfare

German Counterattack near Carentan

June 13th, 1944 80 years ago

On June 13, 1944, German combat elements, bolstered by the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division, commenced a counteroffensive against American positions near Carentan, Normandy. The mainly American forces had captured the town earlier in the month during the Normandy landings, making it a strategic point for both sides. The counterattack aimed to reclaim lost ground and disrupt supply lines for the Allied forces pushing inland. The ensuing battle involved intense fighting, showcasing the fierce resistance of German troops in the wake of the D-Day operations.

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