Miles Dempsey

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's logistical system used the bypass to move supplies and vehicles toward the front.

Dempsey's Second Army used undamaged Bayeux as a supply, communications, and transit centre.

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.

Appointed Commander of the British Second Army

Commands the British Second Army during Operation Overlord

Commands the British Second Army during Operation Overlord