Operation Windsor4 July 1944
Simonds oversaw the Canadian effort to capture Carpiquet and improve the approach to Caen.
Historical person
Guy Granville Simonds Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Guy Granville Simonds, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Canada.
5 records1944–19445 events1 places
Chronological biography
1944
Operation Atlantic18 July 1944
Simonds directed the Canadian attack through southern Caen toward Verrieres Ridge.
Operation Spring25 July 1944
Simonds planned Spring to seize Verrieres Ridge and open the route south from Caen.
Operation Totalize8 August 1944
Simonds planned the night attack using armoured columns and heavy bombing south of Caen.
Operation Tractable14 August 1944
Simonds launched Tractable as the next armoured drive from the Caen-Falaise axis.
Titles and roles
Commander of II Canadian Corps
Record provenance
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