Created by Tom Horn on 21 Jul 2010, Last Update on 21 Jul 2010

Operation Spring - 25 Jul 1944

An attack carried out by II Canadian Corps designed to break out of the Normandy lodgment. Strong German defense of Verrieres ridge and active counter attacks inflict heavy casualties and prevent the breakout. Canadians suffer 1500 casualties.

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

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