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19th August 1944: There is nowhere to hide for the German forces desperately trying to escape through the 'Falaise Gap'

Aug 19, 2024
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A North American Mustang Mk I of No. 168 Squadron banking over Pierrefitte-en-Cinglais in Normandy, as tanks and vehicles of the 4th Armoured Brigade head eastwards out of the village towards Falaise.

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