Days of Glory (Indigenes) ETO (id:#60139)

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Alsace, France 1945-01-01 (16 others)

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Overview:

Based on the events portrayed in the movie "Days of Glory" (2006). During the early 1940's France recruited native soldiers (Indigenes) from its Africian colonies to fight against Nazi tyranny. One such unit was the 7th Algerian Regiment, which fought in Sicily, Italy, Southern France, and the Vosges Mountains prior to 1945. In January 1945, a platoon of the Algerians was tasked with being the first French troops to enter Alsace since 1940. This operation was in support of the US 35th Infantry Division. Although heavily discriminated against throughout the war, the Algerians' loyalty was once again called upon to capture and hold a village and bridge in Alsace until reinforcements could arrive.

Defender: British (1st Battalion, 7th Algerian Regiment, 3rd Algerian Infantry Division)  

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