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as well as any other larger calibers counted as heavy flak. During the Battle of the Bulge, the 2nd Flak
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had resulted in numerous damaged formations; the 2nd Flak
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429:8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41
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317:army group rear area
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110:Engagements
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359:Components
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321:16th Army
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