Kurt Meyer Biography and Timeline

Counterattack at Caen

Meyer directed counterattacks against Canadian forces north-west of Caen.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1944

Commander of 12th SS Panzer Division

Meyer assumed divisional command after Fritz Witt was killed near Caen.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1944

Operation Epsom

Meyer's division resisted British and Canadian pressure north and west of Caen during Epsom.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1944

Operation Windsor

Meyer committed troops to defend Carpiquet airfield against the Canadian attack.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1944

Operation Overlord

Provides panzer support saying the British are "little fish" to be thrown back

Role range: 1939-1945

Operation Overlord

Prevents the Canadian 9th Brigade from advancing on Le Carpiquet airfield

Role range: 1939-1945

Operation Charnwood

Meyer defended the north-western approaches before withdrawing surviving forces across the Orne.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1944

Operation Spring

Meyer's forces defended Verrieres Ridge against Canadian attacks south of Caen.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1944

Operation Totalize

Meyer directed German resistance against the Canadian-led offensive from Caen toward Falaise.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1944

Operation Totalize

Defends the Caen-Falaise road forcing the abandonment of Operation Totalize

Role range: 1939-1945

Leipzig Six Appeal

Participates in the local appeal urging peaceful dialogue during the Leipzig crisis.