Operation Tonga (1944 AD)

Operation Tonga took place in 1944 AD during Normandy landings.

Battle facts

Year: 1944 AD
Date: 1944-06-07
Era: Modern
Conflict: Normandy landings
Commanders (A): Richard Nelson Gale
Commanders (B): Josef Reichert| Wilhelm Richter
Casualties: approx. 800 dead and woundedestimated 400 dead|estimated 400 captured
Outcome: Allied victory
Coordinates: 49.181°, -0.364°