Miles Christopher Dempsey26 June 1944
Dempsey supervised the Second Army offensive across the Odon west of Caen.
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Dempsey supervised the Second Army offensive across the Odon west of Caen.
Montgomery launched Operation Epsom to draw German armour into battle west of Caen.
Montgomery launches Operation Epsom west of Caen to gain ground and draw German armour into battle.
O'Connor commanded VIII Corps in the offensive intended to cross the Odon and outflank Caen.
Adair's Guards Armoured Division reinforced the British advance during the fighting west of Caen.
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