Caen

THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE NORMANDY CAMPAIGN 1944. A soldier 'keeps a sharp lookout for snipers' in the ruins of Caen, 9 July 1944. He is armed with a Lee Enfield .303 rifle and is wearing a Mk III steel helmet.

13 Jun 2026 · identified as “Caen”

Frankreich, bei Falaise.- zerstörte Gebäude in Ortschaft. Wegweiser "Caen, Bagnoles de l'Orne, Granville". Alte Frau zwischen den Trümmern, Mitte Juni 1944; KBZ Ob. West — Frankreich

13 Jun 2026 · identified as “Caen”

Allied and Axis dispositions on 12 June 1944 before Caen, Normandy. US pressure on the German 352nd Infantry Division forced a withdrawal which opened up a gap in the German line. This was exploited by the British, who attempted to flank the Panzerlehrdivision leading to the Battle of Villers-Bocage

21 Jun 2026 · identified as “Caen”

Map of the Canadian Corps’ advance south of Caen during Operation Totalize, 7–8 August 1944.

13 Jun 2026 · identified as “Caen”