Bernard Law Montgomery Alamein, 1st7 July 1944
A massive air bombardment commences on Caen which devastates the city
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A massive air bombardment commences on Caen which devastates the city
Dempsey's troops entered northern Caen after German forces withdrew across the Orne.
Montgomery's forces occupied northern Caen while German troops retained the southern suburbs.
The Allies capture Caen
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