Re: Cambrai 1944
This much is fact, The German forces began to retreat by August 22, on which day the 2nd SS Armoured Corps was ordered to withdraw northwards to safety across the Seine, with Hohenstaufen engaging in bitter hand to hand combat while covering the rear. This fighting was reported to have been particularly fierce near Amiens which is south of Cambrai. No specifics on the forces that the Hohenstaufen was fending off. Will keep looking.
Just a note, looking at maps, it looks like the Amiens and Cambrai were along the path of the British Army. Will try to find a map with unit displays.
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