Battle of Cherbourg, France 1944. German POWs and liberation of Cherbourg, June 27th 1944.

By June 25th, American troops entered the city after a fierce battle, paving the way for its capture. The GNIS silenced the last Nazi gas, and the GIS eliminated remaining resistance. By June 27th, the board fell, and 39,000 Nazis were captured, surprised by their swift defeat. Cherbourg was liberated, and life resumed for its citizens.

On what date did the first American troops enter the city?

• July 4th

• June 20th

• June 25th

• July 1st

How many Nazi prisoners were captured by June 27th?

• 50,000

• 39,000

• 25,000

• 10,000

What did the GNIS have to do before the final capture?

• Call for reinforcements

• Retreat and regroup

• Silence the last Nazi resistance

• Negotiate a truce

What was the reaction of the Nazis upon being captured?

• They were angry

• They were surprised

• They were relieved

• They were indifferent

What happened to the city of Cherbourg after the Nazi occupation ended?

• It became a military base

• Life began again for its citizens

• It was destroyed

• It was abandoned