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Port Filiolet stele

Détail

  • Nom
    Port Filiolet stele
  • Lieu
    PICAUVILLE
  • Contribution
    Yann
  • ID
    897.796

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Memorials
Port Filiolet stele
Port Filiolet stele
Stele text:
Here in the hamlet of Port Filiolet (a strategic location), violent fighting took place on June 8 and 9, 1944.
Civilians were forced to leave the village.
2 houses were burnt down.
On the night of June 8-9, 25 volunteer paratroopers launched an assault, forcing the Germans to retreat, leaving many casualties in their wake.
The village was liberated on the morning of June 10.
 
Port Filiolet stele
Port Filiolet stele.
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Port Filiolet stele

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