The capture Cherbourg in the battle of Normandy. From Utah beach to Cherbourg

Описание: Cherbourg was the prime objective for Utah beach. It was planned to take it in 10 days but it took three weeks. General Von Schlieben ordered the port to be destroyed before surrendering.


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00:00 INTRO
02:32 St Sauveur le Vicomte
04:45 Hill 145
06:11 Lunch
07:32 Barneville
11:12 Montebourg
13:02 Valognes
13:39 Bois du Coudray
15:31 V1 launch ramp
15:58 Les Chevres
17:02 Fort du Roule
20:02 Into Cherbourg
20:35 Surrender Fort Roule
20:42 Fort du Tot
21:09 Fort des Flamands
21:34 Naval battle
22:09 British Commandos
22:57 Von Schlieben surrender
23:54 Naval base surrender
25:40 Osteck



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