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The Battle of Saint-Malo was fought between Allied and German forces to control the French coastal town of Saint-Malo during World War II. The battle formed part of the Allied breakout across France and took place between 4 August and 2 September 1944.
- 4 August-2 September 1944
- Allied victory
Feb 14, 2012 · After the landing of the Allies in Normandy on 6 June 1944, the old Saint-Malo Intra-Muros, or Ville Closealso said city, for more than 70% destroyed. It was rebuilt after the war, mostly in the original 18th century style.
Nov 27, 2023 · Nearly annihilated during World War II, Saint-Malo has long been a beacon of maritime adventure—and potent rebellion. Here’s how to experience it.
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Mar 17, 2018 · It’s a city whose iconic stone walls have witnessed and withstood various wars and conflicts throughout the centuries. No conflict, however, led to devastation like what happened after France’s envolvement in the Second World War.
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Jul 10, 2019 · At Saint-Servan-sur-Mer, across the harbor from Saint-Malo, the 329th captured most of the town after two days of intense house-to-house fighting, stopping only under murderous fire from von Aulock’s citadel, Cité d’Aleth.
Jul 15, 2024 · The 12th–17th-century cathedral of Saint-Vincent was damaged in World War II but has been restored. Various activities are linked to the town’s port, part of which is a yachting harbour. Freight and passenger ferries connect Saint-Malo to England, Ireland, and the Channel Islands.
In 1944, the Allies heavily bombed Saint-Malo. The city changed into a popular tourist centre, with a ferry terminal serving the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, as well as the Southern English settlements of Portsmouth, Hampshire and Poole, Dorset .
