Advance on Caen6 June 1944
Foster's brigade pushed inland from Juno Beach toward the western approaches to Caen.
Historical person
Harry Wickwire Foster Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Harry Wickwire Foster, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Canada.
4 records1944–19444 events1 places
Chronological biography
1944
Operation Windsor4 July 1944
Foster's brigade captured Carpiquet village during the battle west of Caen.
Operation Charnwood8 July 1944
Foster's brigade fought through the western approaches during the capture of northern Caen.
Operation Totalize8 August 1944
Foster commanded Canadian infantry during the first phases of the attack south of Caen.
Titles and roles
Commander of 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade
Record provenance
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