Created by Tom Horn on 7 Oct 2009, Last Update on 7 Oct 2009

Caen - 6 Jun 1944

A combination of the Orne River and Caen Canal, a road hub and open surrounds made Caen a vital Allied objective and German defensive point. It was an objective for the British 3rd Infantry on D-Day and was a focal point untill it fell in August.

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Tags : France,Germany,Britain,Canada,Land,Aerial,Europe,Combat

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