Operation Bluecoat 30th July - 7th August 1944 From Vire to Mont Pinçon T-Shirt. WW2 Post D-Day battles and campaigns.

Clickncollecte present our 'Operation Bluecoat 30th July - 7th August 1944 From Vire to Mont Pinçon' T-Shirt. WW2 Post D-Day battles and campaigns.

During July and August 1944, Operation Bluecoat was launched by the British 2nd Army, principally VIII and XXX Corps with the objective of capturing Mont Pinçon in Normandy, France. The operation aimed to break through German defenses and secure the strategic high ground at Mont Pinçon, which was crucial for maintaining control of the surrounding area. The successful capture of Mont Pinçon allowed the Allied forces to gain a significant advantage in the Battle of Normandy, as it provided a key vantage point for observing and attacking German positions. Additionally, it disrupted German communications and logistics, further weakening their resistance. The operation was a turning point in the campaign, leading to the eventual liberation of France from Nazi occupation. The capture of Mont Pinçon was a pivotal moment in the Allied advance and significantly contributed to the ultimate success of the Normandy campaign.