Bernard Law Montgomery Alamein, 1st6 July 1944
Asks for heavy bomber support from Leigh-Mallory
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Asks for heavy bomber support from Leigh-Mallory
1st day of the operation launched by Montgomery to capture Caen
Crocker's I Corps coordinated three divisions in the direct assault on Caen.
Dempsey directed the British and Canadian corps attacking into northern Caen.
Montgomery launched Charnwood to capture northern Caen and force German troops behind the Orne.
1st day of the operation launched by Montgomery to capture Caen
Rennie's division advanced into the eastern districts of Caen during Charnwood.
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