Military operation

Operation Charnwood

8 Jul 1944 – 9 Jul 1944 · 49.18° N, 0.37° W

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When
8 Jul 1944 – 9 Jul 1944
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
49.18° N, 0.37° W
Description
1944 Second World War Anglo-Canadian offensive

Operation Charnwood

Second World War Anglo-Canadian offensive

Operation Charnwood was an Anglo-Canadian offensive that took place from 8 to 9 July 1944, during the Battle for Caen, part of the larger Operation Overlord in the Second World War. The operation was intended to capture the German-occupied city of Caen, which was an important objective for the Allies during the opening stages of Overlord.

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