Combat in Cherbourg and Goch, German POWs, civilian refugees, General Montgomery, 1944

Combat in Cherbourg and Goch, German POWs, civilian refugees, General Montgomery, 1944

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The video describes the Allied forces' strategic operations during the drive towards Cherbourg, highlighting their air supremacy and methodical bombing of enemy positions. It details the capture of thousands of prisoners and the movement of troops to Britain. The narrative covers the use of German weapons, the advance of Allied ground forces, and the artillery and infantry assaults on German positions. The capture of German towns and the challenges faced during battles in adverse weather conditions are also discussed. The video concludes with Field Marshal Montgomery's leadership and its positive impact on the troops.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What was the significance of the artillery in the attack on the German positions?

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What happened to the German civilians as the Allied forces advanced?

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