Operation Epsom, also known as the First Battle of the Odon, was a British offensive in the Second World War between 26 and 30 June 1944, during the Battle of Normandy.

This is the order of battle for Operation Epsom, a Second World War battle between British and German forces in Normandy, France between 26 June and 30 June 1944.

Operation Epsom transforms the fighting around the city of Caen into a war of positions during which the Allies seek to develop the right operation to pierce the front once and for all.

The attack was due to begin on the 22nd of June, and was given the code-name “Epsom”. Although the high ground that was the operation's objective was labeled 'Hill112' on the Allies …

Operation Epsom, also known as the First Battle of the Odon, was a Second World War British offensive that took place between 26 and 30 June 1944, during the Battle of Normandy. The …

What would become Operation Epsom, began on June 25 as Operation Martlet, a supporting attack on the right flank of VIII Corps. It was carried out by the 49th (West Riding) Division …

Operation 'Epsom', which began on 25 June, was another attempt to outflank Caen and force a German withdrawal from the city. Once again, the patchwork terrain of small fields, sunken …

Thousands of British soldiers fell under the fire of mortars and rocket launchers, for the capture of a narrow corridor of 8km by 3km beyond the Odon. This became known as the ‘Scottish …

Jul 6, 2020 · Operation Epsom (26-30 June 1944) was the second major British attack on Caen, and the first major British offensive after D-Day, and was an attempt to reach the high ground …

On 1st July, 1944, as Operation EPSOM was winding down, the German II Panzer Corps (consisting of 9th & 10th SS Panzer Divisions with additional attached units) attempted to cut …