Battle of Port-en-Bessin
The Battle of Port-en-Bessin also known as Operation Aubery took place from 7–8 June 1944, at a small fishing harbour west of Arromanches during the Normandy landings of World War II. The village was between Omaha Beach to the west in the U.S. V Corps sector, and Gold Beach to the east in the British XXX Corps sector. An objective during Operation Overlord, the fortified port was captured by No. 47 (Royal Marine) Commando of the 4th Special Service Brigade.
| Battle of Port-en-Bessin | |||||||
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| Part of the Normandy landings | |||||||
Recent view of Port-en-Bessin. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| C. F. Phillips | Dietrich Kraiß | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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Elements of 47 Commando: c. 420 men 328 during assault |
Elements of 352nd Division 2 Flakships | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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136 casualties: 46 killed 70 wounded | 300 prisoners (incomplete) | ||||||
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