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The Belgians S.A.S. Parachutists parachuted behind enemy lines

1944-07-27 · Nogent le rotrou · France

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The Unit was parachuted behind the enemy lines on July 27, 1944 successively in the Sarthe, the Eure-et-Loire, towards the Estuary of the Seine. Exact location?

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