Brécourt Manor Assault
Battle
The Brécourt Manor Assault during the U.S. parachute assault of the Normandy Invasion of World War II is often cited as a classic example of small-unit tactics and leadership in overcoming a larger enemy force. Wikipedia
Date: June 6, 1944
Included in event: World War II
Location: France, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Équeurdreville-Hainneville, and more