Operation Goodwood

Operation Goodwood was a Second World War British offensive that took place between 18 and 20 July 1944. British VIII Corps, with three armoured divisions, launched the attack aiming to seize the German-held Bourguébus Ridge, along with the area between Bretteville-sur-Laize and Vimont, while also destroying as many German tanks as possible. Goodwood was proceeded by preliminary attacks dubbed the Second Battle of the Odon. On 18 July British I C... More

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  • 2 days (Jul 18, 1944 — Jul 20, 1944)

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Normandy Campaign

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Battle for Caen

The Battle for Caen from June-August 1944 was a battle between Allied (primarily British and Canadian troops) and German forces during the Battle of Normandy....

Duration:

  • 2 days (Jul 18, 1944 — Jul 20, 1944)
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