Operation Overlord
Dempsey commanded the British Second Army landing east of Bayeux and advancing toward Caen.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1945
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Miles Christopher Dempsey Biography and Timeline
Follow Miles Christopher Dempsey through 10 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Miles Christopher Dempsey, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1944
Liberation of Bayeux
Dempsey's Second Army secured Bayeux during the expansion from Gold Beach.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1945
Operation Perch
Dempsey ordered the attempt to encircle Caen from the west through the Villers-Bocage sector.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1945
Operation Epsom
Dempsey supervised the Second Army offensive across the Odon west of Caen.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1945
Bayeux Bypass
Dempsey's logistical system used the bypass to move supplies and vehicles toward the front.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1945
British Army Base
Dempsey's Second Army used undamaged Bayeux as a supply, communications, and transit centre.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1945
Operation Charnwood
Dempsey directed the British and Canadian corps attacking into northern Caen.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1945
Capture of Caen
Dempsey's troops entered northern Caen after German forces withdrew across the Orne.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1945
Operation Goodwood
Dempsey directed Goodwood as the principal Second Army offensive east of Caen.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1945
Visit to Caen
Dempsey accompanied Churchill during his inspection of troops and bridges in Caen.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1945
Records, sources and methodology
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