Tasked to go the farthest inland on D-Day, the Canadians' mission was to cut the Caen-Bayeux road, seize the Carpiquet airport near Caen, and form a link between the two British beaches on either flank. Taking heavy casualties in the opening minutes, strength of numbers, coordinated fire support from artillery, and their armored squadrons prevailed. Part of the Five for Fighting PBG series.
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Tasked to go the farthest inland on D-Day, the Canadians' mission was to cut the Caen-Bayeux road, seize the Carpiquet airport near Caen, and form a link between the two British beaches on either flank. Taking heavy casualties in the opening minutes, strength of numbers, coordinated fire support from artillery, and their armored squadrons prevailed. Part of the Five for Fighting PBG series.