Events tagged with "strategic port"

Historical Events tagged with "strategic port"

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Military & Warfare

Allied Forces Liberate Marseille from Occupation

August 23rd, 1944 80 years ago

Marseille was liberated from Nazi control by Allied forces during World War II. This key event occurred as part of the larger operation to reclaim Southern France. The liberation involved extensive planning and coordination among Allied troops, including American, British, and Free French forces. The city had been under Axis occupation since 1942. The Allied advance was marked by fierce resistance but ultimately led to the city's freedom, allowing for the establishment of a vital supply route for further military operations in France.