British Forces
IWM**
Local villagers come out to meet a British column of trucks, jeeps and carriers on a road near the commune of Flers, France, about 20-22 kms south of Caen. Like other towns near the D-Day landing area, Flers was one of the targets of strategic bombing of Normandy on 6 and 7 June 1944, aimed at reducing the advance of German reinforcements. 80% of the town was destroyed. What remained of the town was liberated on 16 August by the British 11th Armoured Division.
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10/28/2017