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2nd Bn Royal Ulster Rifles Memorial Cambes en Plaine
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2nd Bn Royal Ulster Rifles Memorial Cambes en Plaine
The Battalion captured the village on 9 June. The German posltion was one of the strongest on this part of the front. The capture sealed the connection between Canadian & British Forces
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1944 Battalion Capture Captured Connection D Day Dday Forces Landing Landings Liberation Normandy Plaine Rifles Sealed Strongest Ulster
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of triumph and camaraderie between Canadian and British forces following the capture of the village of Cambes en Plaine by the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Ulster Rifles during the D-Day landings on June 9, 1944. The German position in this sector of the Normandy front was one of the strongest, making the success of this operation crucial in securing a connection between the advancing Canadian and British forces. The 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles, part of the 12th SS Infantry Brigade of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, played a pivotal role in the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. The image shows soldiers from both the Canadian and British forces gathered around a makeshift memorial, likely marking the spot where the village was retaken from the Germans. The determination and resilience of these soldiers are palpable in their expressions, as they stand together in the aftermath of a hard-fought battle. The capture of Cambes en Plaine was a significant milestone in the liberation of France and the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany.
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