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Operation Epsom

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, a major Allied objective in the early stages of the invasion of northwest Europe.

Located at 49.1186, -0.459444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battle for Caen, Battles of World War II involving the United Kingdom, Battles of World War II involving Germany

Ardenne Abbey

Ardenne Abbey, "l'Abbaye d'Ardenne," or Abbaye Ardenne is the site of a Premonstratensian monastery in Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe, near Caen, France, containing a chapel built in 1121 and other medieval buildings. The Abbaye was used as an observation post by the Germans in the Battle of Normandy, and was heavily damaged by Allied forces. As a result, much of the Abbaye visible today has been rebuilt or restored.

Located at 49.1965, -0.413892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Operation Overlord, Buildings and structures in Calvados, War crimes in France, Premonstratensian monasteries in France, 1121 establishments in France, Religious organizations established in the 1120s, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, Visitor attractions in Lower Normandy, Visitor attractions in Calvados

Parc Festyland

Parc Festyland is a relatively small theme park situated within the Caen ringroad (A13/A84) in Lower Normandy, France. Sometimes referred to as being in Carpiquet in Greater Caen, the theme park receives approximately 110,000 visitors a year.

Located at 49.1828, -0.423056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Amusement parks in France, Buildings and structures in Caen, Visitor attractions in Lower Normandy

Operation Jupiter (1944)

This article is about the 1944 Operation Jupiter in France. For other uses, see Operation Jupiter (disambiguation).

Located at 49.1236, -0.46 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battle for Caen, Battles of World War II involving the United Kingdom, Battles of World War II involving Germany

Caen – Carpiquet Airport

Caen la Mer Airport or Aéroport de Caen la Mer is an airport located in Carpiquet and 6 km west of Caen, both communes of the Calvados département in the Basse-Normandie région of France. Chalair Aviation has its head office on the airport property. There are also plans for a new route operated by start-up airline Join! Regional Airlines to London Southend from 2013.

Located at 49.1733, -0.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Airports in France, Caen, Buildings and structures in Calvados, Transport in Lower Normandy

Operation Windsor

Operation Windsor was a Canadian offensive launched as part of the Battle of Normandy during the Second World War. Taking place on 4–5 July 1944, the attack was undertaken by the Canadian 3rd Infantry Division in an attempt to capture the Norman town of Carpiquet and the adjacent airfield from German forces. The attack was originally intended to take place during the later stages of Operation Epsom, as a means of protecting the eastern flank of the main assault.

Located at 49.186, -0.443 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1944, 1944 in France, Battle for Caen, Battles of World War II involving Canada, Battles of World War II involving Germany, World War II operations and battles of Europe