Battle of Vianden
The Battle of Vianden alternatively called Battle of Vianden Castle took place November 19, 1944 in the small town of Vianden, in northern Luxembourg. It was one of the most important battles of the Luxembourg Resistance during World War II.
| Battle of Vianden | |||||||
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| Part of the Western Front of World War II | |||||||
Ruins of Vianden Castle | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Luxembourg Resistance |
Germany Waffen SS | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Oberst Groschke | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 30 militia | 250 soldiers | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 18 killed | ||||||
| 1 civilian killed | |||||||
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