Battle of Marseille (1944)

Battle of Marseille (France vs Germany) took place in 1944 during World War II.

Battle facts

Year: 1944
Date: 1944-08-28
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War II
Side A: France
Side B: Germany
Commanders (A): Joseph de Goislard de Monsabert, Veli Dedi
Commanders (B): Hans Schäfer
Casualties: 1,400 (France), 2,000 killed and wounded 11,000 captured (Germany)
Outcome: Allied victory
Coordinates: 43.330°, 5.380°