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D-Day and Liberation of France - Part 3: Into the Crucible
In the days following the Normandy landings, Allied forces push inland into a landscape that has become as deadly as the enemy itself. Torrential rain, flooded fields, and the dense Norman hedgerows turn every advance into a brutal, close-quarters fight. From house-to-house combat in Carentan to the desperate struggle for Caen, German defenders launch fierce counterattacks while civilians are caught in the crossfire. As Operation Cobra approaches, Allied commanders prepare a massive bombing campaign to break the stalemate and force a breakthrough into open country.
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