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The Battle of Authion was a military engagement that took place towards the end of World War II, shortly before the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. Units of the French Army were sent to the French Alps to clear an important route from central France to Italy.
- 10-12 April 1945(2 days)
- Allied victory
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the Authion massif, which culminates at more than 2,000 meters above sea level, has always represented an essential strategic lock for the capital of the Côte d'Azur.
The Battle of Authion was a military engagement that took place towards the end of World War II, shortly before the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. Units of the French Army were sent to the French Alps to clear an important route from central France to Italy.
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The Battle of Authion was a military engagement that took place towards the end of World War II With the near defeat of Nazi Germany in April 1945. Allied forces were sent to the French Alps - British and French Army were ready to face the determined but weakened Germans and Italians.
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