#0606_04: Juno Beach - Canada's D-Day drive for Caen - Battles of Normandy

Juno Beach - North of Caen: June 6th, 1944. (Scenario Size: Division. Allied Human vs Axis AI or Head to Head) The Canadian 3rd Division had one of the harder tasks in the British sector. It was expected to clear the beach and its obstacles quickly and then drive south to capture the ridge line at Carpiquet to prevent German forces from interfering with the follow on Allied troops. With Caen so close it was hoped that the Canadians might assist the adjacent British units in securing the city before the Germans had a chance to react. The Canadians were largely successful, but the timely appearance of 21st Panzer Division followed by the 12th SS Hitler Jugend Division put paid to any quick liberation of Caen. Allied players will have to clear the beaches as quickly as possible and advance south before the German reinforcements arrive.