Battle of Caen6 June 1944
Kitching prepared his armoured division for later operations intended to break the German front south of Caen.
Historical person
George Kitching Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for George Kitching, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Canada.
3 records1944–19443 events1 places
Chronological biography
1944
Operation Atlantic18 July 1944
Kitching prepared armoured forces to exploit beyond Caen as Canadian troops moved toward Verrieres Ridge.
Operation Totalize8 August 1944
Kitching led his armoured division in the offensive south from Caen.
Titles and roles
Commander of 4th Canadian Armoured Division
Record provenance
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