The Dukes Attack*
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Date: June 17, 1944*
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Battle Location: Parc-de-Boislande, Normandy, France*
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Battle Type: Great Britain advance vs Germany delay*
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Description: The Parc-de-Boislande was a thick wood with an elevated ridge in the centre on top of which stood a chateau overlooking Fontenay-le-Pesnel to the south.*
On June 17, it was the objective of the British 6th Duke of Wellingtons Regiment, belonging to the 49th Division, supported by Sherman tanks of the 24th Lancers, 8th Armoured Brigade.
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Waiting inside the forest were troopers of the German 12th SS Panzer Division, a fearsome opponent.*
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Historically the attack was a costly success which left the 6th Duke of Wellingtons badly shaken after sustaining heavy casualties. Ultimately it had to be returned to England for reorganisation.*
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Sources: 
Delaforce, Patrick; The Polar Bears - Monty's Left Flank.*
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Reynols, Michael; Steel Inferno - the 1st SS Panzer Corps in Normandy
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Design by:  Ulf Lundstrom.**



