Battle of Vianden

Battle of Vianden
Part of the Western Front of World War II and the Liberation of Luxembourg

Ruins of Vianden Castle
Date15–19 November 1944 (1944-11-15 – 1944-11-19)
Location
Vianden and Vianden Castle, Luxembourg
Result

Luxembourgish victory

Belligerents

Luxembourg

Supported By:
United States

 Germany

Commanders and leaders
Oberst Groschke
Strength
250 soldiers
Casualties and losses
  • 1 killed
  • 6 wounded
18 killed
1 civilian killed

The Battle of Vianden also known as the Battle of Vianden Castle took place November 15, 1944 and ended on November 19, 1944. The battle was mainly fought in the small town of Vianden, in northern Luxembourg. It was one of the most important battles of the Luxembourg Resistance during World War II.