Dempsey's logistical system used the bypass to move supplies and vehicles toward the front.
Historical person
Miles Christopher Dempsey Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Miles Christopher Dempsey, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
Chronological biography
1944
Dempsey's Second Army used undamaged Bayeux as a supply, communications, and transit centre.
Dempsey commanded the British Second Army landing east of Bayeux and advancing toward Caen.
Dempsey's Second Army secured Bayeux during the expansion from Gold Beach.
Dempsey ordered the attempt to encircle Caen from the west through the Villers-Bocage sector.
Dempsey supervised the Second Army offensive across the Odon west of Caen.
Dempsey directed the British and Canadian corps attacking into northern Caen.
Dempsey's troops entered northern Caen after German forces withdrew across the Orne.
Dempsey directed Goodwood as the principal Second Army offensive east of Caen.
Dempsey accompanied Churchill during his inspection of troops and bridges in Caen.
Titles and roles
Commander of Second Army
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.