The Falaise Pocket: Nazi Germany's Desperate Fight To Survive

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Operation Cobra was launched by the Americans on July 25, 1944, and was a pivotal moment in the Normandy campaign, breaking through German defenses and making their further resistance in France futile. Hitler began resorting to desperate measures and erratic strategies, angered by the assassination attempt levelled against him and the failures on the front, but by August 1944, the Allies, bolstered by overwhelming numbers and resources, launched a successful offensive that threatened to encircle and eliminate the German forces in France, through the Falaise Gap. Welcome to The World History Channel. With new uploads every week, we break down the biggest stories that have shaped human history. From the dawn of ancient civilisations up to the modern age, these are the stories from our past that matter the most. The World History Channel is in partnership with the History Hit network. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u