Waal Crossing (1944 AD)

Waal Crossing took place in 1944 AD during the Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine on the Western Front during the Second World War.

Battle facts

Year: 1944 AD
Date: 1944-09-20
Era: Modern
Conflict: the Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine on the Western Front during the Second World War
Casualties: approx. 15,326–17,200 killed, wounded, and captured 88 tanks destroyed 377 aircraft and gliders lost6,315–13,300 killed and wounded Unknown total captured
Outcome: See debate on outcome
Coordinates: 51.859°, 5.839°