History of Basse-Normandie

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The History of Basse-Normandie concerns that part of Normandy termed Basse-Normandie (or "Lower Normandy") that was created in 1956, when the traditional region of Normandy, with an integral history reaching back to the 10th century, was divided into Basse-Normandie and Haute-Normandie. The region comprises three départements, Calvados, Manche and Orne.

Contents 1 Early history 2 17th century 3 World War II 4 See also

[edit] Early history

• Gallia Lugdunensis
• Neustria

[edit] 17th century

• Battle of La Hougue

[edit] World War II

The main thrust of Operation Overlord was concentrated on Basse-Normandie.

[edit] See also

• English Channel
• History of Normandy
• Basse-Normandy