World war 2 in northern France

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johannes_011
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World war 2 in northern France

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my father was in the town of
DESVRES northern France in 1940/41
I have a note he was in the 1 Fla. Batallion 605
is that correct? AND IF I NEED MORE INFO ABOUT THE AREA AND ACITIVITY.
thks
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According to Nafziger archives:
http://www.cgsc.edu/CARL/nafziger/941GAAD.PDF

Probably he was helping to provide Flak protection for the fighters based there.
Simon Harrold

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