The 30th Infantry Division now became part of another encirclement, this one intended to trap German forces just west of the Seine River.
Launching from Brezolles, the division advanced quickly to Nonancourt against sporadic resistance.
Here it secured crossings of the Aure River and drove on to Evreux.
It occupied Evreux without opposition, so weakened had the German resistance become.
Regimental combat teams raced ahead to the high ground west and south of Louviers, trapping units that might have intended to flee through that town.
Patrols worked their way into Louviers, and found that the Germans had abandoned the town.
On 25 August Paris fell to the French 2nd Armored Division and the American 4th Infantry Division.
By this time the Americans had seized multiple crossings across the Seine River.
The Battle for France was becoming a rout.
The website www.backtonormandy.org has evolved. It has grown, expanded, and broadened its horizons. What once focused solely on the historic events of Normandy now reaches far beyond that — embracing a larger, more inclusive story of World War II history across Europe.
As I move forward, II invite you to explore my new home: www.ww2history.eu.
The history I share is not confined to a single place or a single moment in time. It’s the story of nations, of sacrifice, of courage, and of resilience. It’s a history that spans the entire continent of Europe, where every country played its part in shaping the world we live in today. The lives of millions were touched, forever changed, by the events of World War II.
By migrating to www.ww2history.eu, I can now present a more complete, more comprehensive view of this pivotal period in our collective past. From the beaches of Normandy to the streets of Stalingrad, from the forests of Ardennes to the skies over London — the story of Europe during the Second World War is vast and interconnected, and it deserves to be remembered in its entirety.
I am committed to preserve these stories — of the brave men and women who fought, suffered, and died, of the ordinary people who lived through extraordinary times, and of the lessons we must never forget.
So, I invite you to visit www.ww2history.eu. Discover new stories, new perspectives, and the shared history that binds us all together. Join me in honoring the past as we shape the future. This is not just history — this is our history, and it’s waiting for you to explore.
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