Operation Spring
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During World War II, Operation Spring (Allies, 1944) enabled to secure territory gains around Caen and its surroundings during the Battle of Normandy, after Operation Goodwood.
It was done by the Canadians from the 25 July until 27 July.
Caen had been a D-Day objective for the British 2nd Army. The capture of Caen and its surrounding plain was considered important to allow the Allies space to build airfields. Caen sat astride the Orne river, so its capture would give 2nd Army a foothold across it. Repeated attempts were made to seize the city in June and July 1944.
