The story
From there, the 10th brigade of cavalry circumvented Breda from northern side, while the 3rd rifle brigade carried out a similar movement from the south. This fast and strong operation prevented the Germans from reinforcing defenses of the city, and Breda was released the 29th without any sustainable damages.
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