Battle of Villers-Bocage

June 13, 1944 · Villers-Bocage

German Tiger tanks under Michael Wittmann ambushed a British armoured column at Villers-Bocage in Normandy. The British withdrew, and their attempt to outflank Caen failed.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Casualties
c. 217
Tanks lost
23–27