The German Military Cemetery at La Cambes where over 20,000 soldiers are buried, which includes the grave of Hauptsturmfuhrer Michael Wittman
An artists impression of the battle of Villers Bocage by Captain Bryan de Grineau showing German Tiger tanks and a British tank. Note the British troops firing machine guns and a PIAT to the extreme right.
Even though the Allies had gained a foothold on Hitler’s “Fortress Europe” the battle for Normandy (Operation Overlord) was still not won. We can take you to places that were integral to the overall success of the campaign and explain what happened after the initial D-Day landings. Discover why the Germans were slow to react, find out why famous English racecourses Goodwood and Epsom formed part of the next phase. Learn how one man almost single handedly brought the British attack to a standstill at Villers Bocage. Listen to stories of the stalemate and destruction of Caen and find out why a Cobra’s strike ensured that the Allies would ultimately win.
The devastation of Caen after the Allies had ‘successfully’ liberated it.
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