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- Operation_Epsom abstract "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 offensive was intended to outflank and seize the German-occupied city of Caen, an important Allied objective in the early stages of the invasion of north-west Europe.Preceded by attacks to secure lines of advance, Operation Epsom began early on 26 June with units of the 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division advancing behind a rolling artillery barrage. Air cover was sporadic for much of the operation, because poor weather in the United Kingdom forced the last-minute cancellation of bomber support. Accompanied by the tanks of the 31st Tank Brigade, the 15th Scottish Division made steady progress and by the end of the first day had overrun much of the German outpost line, although some difficulties remained in securing the flanks. In mutually-costly fighting over the following two days, a foothold was secured across the River Odon and efforts were made to expand this, by capturing strategic points around the salient and moving up the 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division. In response to powerful German counterattacks, by 30 June some of the British forces across the river were withdrawn, bringing the operation to a close.Interpretations of the intention and conduct of Operation Epsom differ widely but there is general agreement concerning its effect on the balance of forces in Normandy. The Germans had managed to contain the offensive, by committing all their strength, including two panzer divisions newly arrived in Normandy, which had been intended for an offensive against British and American positions around Bayeux. Many casualties were suffered by both sides but unlike General Bernard Montgomery, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was unable to withdraw units into reserve after the battle, as they were needed to hold the front line. The British retained the initiative and launched further operations over the following two weeks, capturing Caen in mid-July.".
- Operation_Epsom causalties "4,020–4,900 casualties".
- Operation_Epsom commander Bernard_Montgomery,_1st_Viscount_Montgomery_of_Alamein.
- Operation_Epsom commander Friedrich_Dollmann.
- Operation_Epsom commander Josef_Dietrich.
- Operation_Epsom commander Leo_Geyr_von_Schweppenburg.
- Operation_Epsom commander Miles_Dempsey.
- Operation_Epsom commander Paul_Hausser.
- Operation_Epsom commander Richard_O'Connor.
- Operation_Epsom commander Wilhelm_Bittrich.
- Operation_Epsom date "1944-06-30".
- Operation_Epsom isPartOfMilitaryConflict Battle_for_Caen.
- Operation_Epsom place Caen.
- Operation_Epsom place France.
- Operation_Epsom place Normandy.
- Operation_Epsom result "Tactically indecisive, operational Allied success".
- Operation_Epsom strength "1 Armoured Brigade".
- Operation_Epsom strength "1 Armoured Division".
- Operation_Epsom strength "1 SS heavy tank battalion".
- Operation_Epsom strength "1 Tank Brigade".
- Operation_Epsom strength "2 Infantry Divisions".
- Operation_Epsom strength "3 SS Panzer Divisions".
- Operation_Epsom strength "5 ad-hoc battle groups".
- Operation_Epsom thumbnail Operationepsom.jpg?width=300.
- Operation_Epsom wikiPageExternalLink BreakingthePanzersbyBaverstockGrainger.pdf.
- Operation_Epsom wikiPageExternalLink Victory_e.pdf.
- Operation_Epsom wikiPageExternalLink d_day_buildup.pdf.
- Operation_Epsom wikiPageID "252163".
- Operation_Epsom wikiPageRevisionID "642155184".
- Operation_Epsom caption "--06-26".
- Operation_Epsom casualties "126".
- Operation_Epsom casualties "4020".
- Operation_Epsom casualties "Over 3,000 casualties".
- Operation_Epsom commander "Bernard Montgomery".
- Operation_Epsom commander "Friedrich Dollmann".
- Operation_Epsom commander "Leo Geyr von Schweppenburg".
- Operation_Epsom commander "Miles Dempsey".
- Operation_Epsom commander "Paul Hausser".
- Operation_Epsom commander "Richard O'Connor".
- Operation_Epsom commander "Sepp Dietrich".
- Operation_Epsom commander "Willi Bittrich".
- Operation_Epsom conflict "Operation Epsom".
- Operation_Epsom date "--06-30".
- Operation_Epsom executedBy "VIII Corps, Second Army. Supporting attacks made by elements of XXX Corps, Second Army.".
- Operation_Epsom hasPhotoCollection Operation_Epsom.
- Operation_Epsom name "Operation Epsom".
- Operation_Epsom objective "Break out of the bridgehead, west of Caen, advance across the Orne River and capture the high ground south of Caen near Bretteville-sur-Laize".
- Operation_Epsom partof Battle_for_Caen.
- Operation_Epsom place "West of Caen, Normandy, France".
- Operation_Epsom plannedBy Second_Army_(United_Kingdom).
- Operation_Epsom result "Tactically indecisive, operational Allied success".
- Operation_Epsom scope "Strategic Offensive".
- Operation_Epsom strength "1".
- Operation_Epsom strength "2".
- Operation_Epsom strength "3".
- Operation_Epsom strength "5".
- Operation_Epsom wordnet_type synset-war-noun-1.
- Operation_Epsom subject Category:1944_in_France.
- Operation_Epsom subject Category:Battle_for_Caen.
- Operation_Epsom subject Category:Battles_of_World_War_II_involving_Germany.
- Operation_Epsom subject Category:Battles_of_World_War_II_involving_the_United_Kingdom.
- Operation_Epsom subject Category:Conflicts_in_1944.
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- Operation_Epsom comment "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.".
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- Operation_Epsom label "Opération Epsom".
- Operation_Epsom label "Операция «Эпсом»".
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