US vs. German Hedgerow Tactics – Stuck in Normandy

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German hedgerow tactics delayed the Allies advance after D-Day for several weeks. US troops had a hard-time fighting in the Bocage area that was well-known for its hedgerows. It took a while since US Forces overcame they various obstacles that the terrain provided and the well-prepared German defenses that exploited the terrain. This video covers the setup of a typical German position, US Infantry Division tactics and also US Armored Division in overcoming the German defenses.
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