1944 ⟶ British Liberation of Caen

After heavy resistance Caen, France, is liberated by the Bri...
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1944

🛡️ British Liberation of Caen

After heavy resistance Caen, France, is liberated by the British troops on the left flank of the Allied advance.⟶
British Liberation of Caen (1944)
CaenFranceUnited KingdomWorld War IID-DayNormandyliberationWestern Frontmilitary victoryAllied advance

🇬🇧 British Troops Liberate Bayeux

Bayeux is liberated by British troops.⟶
British Troops Liberate Bayeux (1944)
liberationBayeuxNormandyBritish forcesFranceD-DayAllied advance

🇺🇸 American Troops Liberate Cherbourg

Cherbourg is liberated by American troops.⟶
American Troops Liberate Cherbourg (1944)
LiberationFranceCherbourgUS ArmyNormandyD-DayAllied VictoryAtlantic Port

🪖 First Allied Troops Land in Normandy

The first Allied troops land in Normandy; paratroopers are scattered from Caen southward.⟶
D-DayNormandyinvasionOperation OverlordWestern FrontFranceAllied forcesmilitary campaignliberation

🎉 Rennes Liberated by US Forces

Rennes, France, is liberated by American forces.⟶
Rennes Liberated by US Forces (1944)
liberationFranceWestern FrontAmerican forcesmilitary operationsAllied advanceurban warfareNormandyresistance

🇬🇧 Ghent and Liège Liberated by British Troops

Ghent and Liège are liberated by British troops.⟶
Ghent and Liège Liberated by British Troops (1944)
BelgiumLiberationBritish ArmyGhentLiègeWestern FrontAllied VictoryWorld War II