Battle

Battle of Verrières Ridge

19 Jul 1944 – 25 Jul 1944 · 49.11° N, 0.33° W

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When
19 Jul 1944 – 25 Jul 1944
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
49.11° N, 0.33° W
Description
1944 battle
War
World War II

Battle of Verrières Ridge

Series of engagements, part of the Battle of Normandy, World War II

The Battle of Verrières Ridge was a series of engagements fought as part of the Battle of Normandy, in Calvados, during the Second World War. The main combatants were two Canadian infantry divisions—with additional support from the Canadian 2nd Armoured Brigade—against elements of three German SS Panzer divisions.

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