Falaise Pocket, Battle site in France
The Falaise Pocket was the decisive engagement of the Battle of Normandy during World War II.
In August 1944, Allied forces encircled and captured a large number of German troops at the Falaise Pocket.
The battle's outcome is a significant event in both French and broader Western Allied military history.
Visitors can explore numerous memorials and museums dedicated to the Battle of Falaise.
The closure of the pocket was known as the Chambois Trap, sealing the fate of the German Army in Normandy.
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Part of
Operation Overlord
GPS coordinates
48.89278,-0.19194
Latest update
August 31, 2026 12:10
