The City Has Devastated But The Danger Hadn’t Passed
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While the Allied invasion of Normandy marks one of the most famous battles of World War II, it was far from the only conflict through which France was liberated. Indeed, occupying German forces fought hard to retain Caen, an important road hub for France.
As such, Caen was the site of heavy and destructive fighting, as this photo shows. However, that fighting may not have been over here, as these two soldiers were searching for snipers.