Battle of Caen

The Battle of Caen was a key conflict during World War II’s Normandy invasion in 1944. Allied forces aimed to capture the vital city of Caen in France from German control, enabling a broader push into occupied Western Europe. The battle involved intense fighting over several weeks, with heavy bombing and ground assaults. Caen was strategically important because controlling it would open roads and routes for advancing Allied troops. Despite suffering significant destruction, the Allies eventually secured Caen, which played a crucial role in the success of the Normandy campaign and the liberation of France.