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3rd British Infantry Division Memorial


The memorials can be found at the entrance of the Caen castle.

A memorial sign the elements of the 8th Infantry Brigade:
- 1st Suffolk Regiment
- 2nd East Yorkshire Regiment
- 1st South Lancashire Regiment
- 13/18th Royal Hussars

The text on another memorial reads:
"To the memory of the men of the British 3rd Infantry Division. One of the assault divisions landed on D Day, 6 June 1944 and liberated Caen 9 July 1944. "[/ I]

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Source

  • Text: Ewoud van Eig
  • Photos: Ewoud van Eig

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