The Battle of Carentan, Normandy 1944 - Animated

A video on YouTube. In History, a Krater category.

Summary by Krater

This historical tactical analysis details the battle for Carentan during World War II, examining the 101st Airborne Division's capture and subsequent defense of the town against German counterattacks.

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Answers: How did the 101st Airborne capture and defend Carentan during World War II?

Battle of Carentan
World War II military tactics
Airborne operations
Normandy campaign

What it concludes

High US casualties earned the causeway the nickname Purple Heart Lane.
The 101st Airborne Division securing Carentan allowed Utah and Omaha beaches to connect into one continuous beachhead.
The 101st Airborne Division suffered 868 killed, 2,303 wounded, and 665 missing during the operation, a 50% casualty rate.

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