The site of Hill 112 was the scene of fierce fighting in June and July 1944 between Anglo-Canadian troops and German forces.
November 4, 2017: The history of Hill 112 in Normandy will be the subject of a film
Source: Liberté le Bonhomme Libre
Prince Edwards has personally represented the Crown several times at commemorations of the 40 days of fighting that took place here. Gilles Osmont, president of the Odon-Hill 112 Association, his administrative team, and his intercommunity members want to properly situate “the longest battle of the entire Battle of Normandy, which lasted 100 days.” This initiative is intended to be “a process of truth for future generations,” but it remains first and foremost “an opportunity to celebrate the final victory and, above all, to thank our British liberators of the 43rd Wessex Infantry Division.” […]
The Project
The project is based on expanding the association’s membership. Today, they are part of the community of communes. They are also British veterans and French witnesses likely to adhere to the message of both peace and remembrance. Perhaps, they are still pondering, it would be necessary to include German members, who were yesterday’s enemies, “the other side,” the one who was able to delay the capture of Caen as Montgomery and the Allied plan had hoped?
The film will also recall that the village was 90% destroyed, and survivor testimonies, images from individuals, and family films will be welcome to continue this work of remembrance begun 25 years ago. Today, the project is structured around the statue of the infantryman, the tank, the cannons, and the 112 trees, already planted and financed by British veterans including Albert FIGG, the first of all… In the long term, the Hill 112 Memorial should assume its museographic and memorial mission while completing a historically determined commitment.
2017 news of the Normandy landing beaches
