Counterattack at Caen7 June 1944
Meyer directed counterattacks against Canadian forces north-west of Caen.
Historical person
Kurt Meyer Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Kurt Meyer, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Germany.
10 records1944–19448 events2 places
Chronological biography
1944
Commander of 12th SS Panzer Division14 June 1944
Meyer assumed divisional command after Fritz Witt was killed near Caen.
Operation Epsom28 June 1944
Meyer's division resisted British and Canadian pressure north and west of Caen during Epsom.
Operation Windsor4 July 1944
Meyer committed troops to defend Carpiquet airfield against the Canadian attack.
Operation Overlord7 July 1944
Provides panzer support saying the British are "little fish" to be thrown back
Operation Overlord7 July 1944
Prevents the Canadian 9th Brigade from advancing on Le Carpiquet airfield
Operation Charnwood8 July 1944
Meyer defended the north-western approaches before withdrawing surviving forces across the Orne.
Operation Spring25 July 1944
Meyer's forces defended Verrieres Ridge against Canadian attacks south of Caen.
Operation TotalizeAugust 1944
Defends the Caen-Falaise road forcing the abandonment of Operation Totalize
Operation Totalize8 August 1944
Meyer directed German resistance against the Canadian-led offensive from Caen toward Falaise.
Titles and roles
Commander of 25th SS Panzergrenadier Regiment · Dep Comm-12th SS Panzer Division · SS Brigadefuhrer · Commander of 12th SS Panzer Division
Record provenance
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