Faubourg de Vaucelles in Normandy
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Operation Totalize

Operation Totalize (also referred to as "Operation Totalise" in some more recent British sources) was an offensive launched by Allied troops of the First Canadian Army during the later stages of the Operation Overlord, from August 8 to August 13, 1944. The intention was to break through the German defences south of Caen on the eastern flank of the Allied positions in Normandy and exploit success by driving south to capture the high ground north of the city of Falaise.

Located at 49.1861, -0.3625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Operation Overlord, Battles of World War II involving Canada, Battles and operations of World War II involving Poland, Battles and operations of World War II involving the United Kingdom, Military operations of World War II involving Germany

Battle for Caen

The Battle for Caen from June-August 1944 was a battle between Allied (primarily British and Canadian troops) and German forces during the Battle of Normandy. Originally, the Allies aimed to take the French city of Caen, one of the largest cities in Normandy, on D-Day. Caen was a vital objective for several reasons. Firstly, it lay astride the Orne River and Caen Canal; these two water obstacles could strengthen a German defensive position if not crossed.

Located at 49.1861, -0.3625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Military history of Normandy, Battle for Caen, Battles of World War II involving Canada, Battles involving the United Kingdom, 1944 in France, Caen, Aerial bombing

Gare de Caen

Caen, Gare de l'Ouest or Gare Calvados, is the main and now only station serving the city of Caen. The station stands on the main line from Paris to Cherbourg and although it mainly is an intercity station many regional trains use the station. Typical services link Caen to Lisieux, Evreux, Paris, Rouen, St Lô, Rennes, Bayeux and Lison. The station opened in 1857 with the arrival of the CF de l'Ouest line from Paris. The station was rebuilt by Henri Pacon in 1934.

Located at 49.1764, -0.347778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations in Lower Normandy, TER Basse-Normandie, Région Ouest, Railway stations opened in 1857

Church of Saint-Pierre, Caen

The Church of Saint-Pierre (Église Saint-Pierre) is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Peter situated on the Place Saint Pierre in the center of Caen in Normandy, northern France. The construction of the present building took place between the early 13th and the 16th centuries. The spire was destroyed in 1944, and has since been rebuilt. The eastern apse of the church was built by Hector Sohier between 1518 and 1545.

Located at 49.1842, -0.360833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Calvados, Buildings and structures in Caen

Château de Caen

The Château de Caen is a castle in the Norman town of Caen in the Calvados département. It has been officially classed as a Monument historique since 1886.

Located at 49.1864, -0.362778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Castles in Lower Normandy, Official historical monuments of France, William the Conqueror, Museums in Calvados, Buildings and structures in Caen, Local museums in France

Abbey of Sainte-Trinité, Caen

The Abbey of Sainte-Trinité, also known as Abbaye aux Dames, is a former monastery of women in Caen, Normandy, now home to the Regional Council of Lower Normandy. The complex includes the Abbey Church of Sainte-Trinité.

Located at 49.1864, -0.352778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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12th-century architecture, Buildings and structures in Caen, Christian monasteries established in the 11th century, Benedictine monasteries of nuns in France, Monasteries destroyed during the French Revolution, Augustinian monasteries in France, Monasteries of canonesses regular, 1908 disestablishments, Romanesque architecture in France, Churches in Calvados, 11th-century establishments in France

Canal de Caen à la Mer

Canal de Caen à la Mer (English: Canal from Caen to the sea) also called the "Caen Canal") is a short canal in the department (préfecture) of Calvados, France, connecting the Port of Caen, in the city of Caen, downstream to the town of Ouistreham and the English Channel. Running from north north-east to south south-west, the canal runs parallel to the Orne River which feeds it, it is 14 kilometres long, and comprises two locks.

Located at 49.183, -0.35208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Canals in France, Buildings and structures in Caen, Buildings and structures in Calvados, Transport in Lower Normandy

Patinoire de Caen la mer

The Patinoire de Caen la mer is an ice rink in Caen, France. It is the home arena of the Drakkars de Caen of the Ligue Magnus, and the ACSEL figure skating club. It also offers public access to the ice rink for free skating and lessons.

Located at 49.1772, -0.368333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in France, Sports venues in Calvados, Buildings and structures in Caen, Sports venues completed in 1971