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When did Wittmann's famous ambush at the Battle of Villers-Bocage take place?

  • 13 June 1944

  • 13 June 1943

  • 12 June 1944

  • 14 June 1944

Answer

The famous ambush at the Battle of Villers-Bocage took place on 13 June 1944. The ambush was led by Michael Wittmann, who was a German tank commander. Wittmann and his men were able to destroy several Allied tanks and capture a number of prisoners. The ambush was a significant victory for the Germans and helped them to delay the Allied advance.
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