Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

George Kitching Biography and Timeline

Follow George Kitching through 3 dated historical records for Canada.

George Kitching, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1944

Battle of Caen

Commander of 4th Canadian Armoured Division · Caen · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Kitching prepared his armoured division for later operations intended to break the German front south of Caen.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1944

Operation Atlantic

Commander of 4th Canadian Armoured Division · Caen · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Kitching prepared armoured forces to exploit beyond Caen as Canadian troops moved toward Verrieres Ridge.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1944

Operation Totalize

Commander of 4th Canadian Armoured Division · Caen · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Kitching led his armoured division in the offensive south from Caen.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1944

Records, sources and methodology

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