

Caen was a valuable target because if in the German hands, it would strengthen their defensive position and allow them to rapidly shift forces by using it as a road hub. From there, they were to to move inland and take the French city of Caen. Below is a look at the historical Battle for Caen that this campaign was based on.Īfter the success at D-Day, the Allies had control of the beachhead along the Normandy coast.

This is a collection of Company of Heroes-related history articles, written by epeterson and pyros on Planet Company of Heroes (which was archived on this wiki).įeatured in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts, the British single player campaign "Liberation of Caen" follows British and Canadian forces as they move from Gold, Sword, and Juno beaches to the French city of Caen.
