Battle of Toulon (1944) 1944
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 28 August 1944 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1944 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | European Theater of World War II | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 43.1222, 5.9300 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Toulon was an urban battle of World War II in southern France that took place 20–26 August 1944 and led to the liberation of Toulon by Free French forces under the command of General Edgard de Larminat.
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