Battle of Normandy from June 6 to August 25, 1944 – World War 2

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Battle of Normandy

From D-Day to D-Day + 80 : June 6 to August 25, 1944

This chapter of the D-Day Overlord website presents the Battle of Normandy and its 80 days of fighting with differents approaches: a chronological study, to follow the actions day by day, and thematic studies to understand the issues (objectives, means, figures and consequences).

Bridgehead widening
Bridgehead consolidation
The breakthrough
Falaise pocket
Race to the Seine river
The fighting day after day

Strategy & tactics:

Allied operations
German operations
Tactics & Strategy
Bombings

 Documentation:

Normandy cities
Deployed units
Military biographies
After action reports

Debate

Was the capture of Caen by the British possible as early as June 6, 1944?

 

Logistics:

Advanced Landing Grounds
Supply issues

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