Battle of Merville Gun Battery (1944 AD)

Battle of Merville Gun Battery took place in 1944 AD during Operation Tonga.

Battle facts

• Year: 1944 AD
• Date: 1944-06-06
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Operation Tonga
• Commanders (A): Terence Otway, Major John Pooley (7 June 1944)
• Commanders (B): Raimund Steiner
• Casualties: approx. 6 June 1944: 75 (during the assault) 7 June 1944: heavy22 killed 22 captured
• Outcome: 6 June 1944: British victory 7 June 1944: German victory
• Coordinates: 49.270°, -0.196°

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