Battle of Falaise

The Battle of Falaise took place in August 1944 during World War II, near Falaise in France. It was a crucial part of the Allied invasion of Normandy. The Allies aimed to trap and destroy large sections of the German army retreating westward after D-Day. German forces tried to escape but were encircled by Allied troops. The battle resulted in heavy German losses and significantly weakened their ability to resist in Western Europe. It was a decisive step toward the liberation of France and helped pave the way for advancing into Germany.