Battle of Nancy (1944) 1944
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 5 September 1944 – 15 September 1944 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1944 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Liberation of France, World War II | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 48.6933, 6.1844 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Nancy in September 1944 was a 10-day battle on the Western Front of World War II in which the Third United States Army defeated German forces defending the approaches to Nancy, France and crossings over the Moselle River to the north and south of the city. The battle resulted in U.S. forces fighting their way across the Moselle and liberating Nancy.
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