The Battle of Falaise took place in August 1944 during World War II. It was part of the larger Normandy Campaign and aimed to encircle and destroy the remaining German forces in France after the successful Allied invasion. The battle involved troops from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom fighting against the German Army near the town of Falaise in the Calvados region. The battle resulted in a significant Allied victory, leading to the encirclement of German troops in the Falaise Pocket. Many German soldiers were captured or killed, while others managed to escape. This defeat weakened the German position in Western Europe and contributed to the eventual liberation of France.