The Battle of the Falaise Pocket took place in August 1944 during World War II. It was a significant engagement between the Allied forces and the German army in the region of Falaise, France. The Allies aimed to encircle and trap German troops, leading to a decisive victory that would hasten the liberation of France. The battle resulted in the encirclement of a large number of German soldiers, with many attempting to escape through a narrow corridor. The Allies' success at Falaise contributed to the collapse of German defenses in western Europe, marking a turning point in the war.