Tank battle at Langannerie?

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In the early afternoon Maj-Gen Kitching ordered 10 Cdn Inf Bde to clear the adjoining areas of Langannerie and Grainville-Langannerie and in order to avoid confusion placed Lake Sup R. (Mot), who were still fighting in Bretteville-le-Rabet, under command of Brigadier Jefferson. Meanwhile, 4 Cdn Armd Bde was to continue its efforts to reach Point 195. (W.Ds., G.S., H.Q. 4 Cdn Armd Div, 9 Aug 44).


On receipt of these orders, Linc & Welld R. were passed through the positions of A. & S.H. of C. south of the Hautmesnil Quarry, and flung against Langannerie. Supported by the tanks of S. Alta R., two companies advanced at 1415 hours and got into the town, although on the right the attackers met stiff resistance. The two reserve companies were committed as soon as the church was reached and fierce house-to-house fighting raged. (W.D., 29 Cdn Armd Recce Regt, 9 Aug 44).

12 tanks would seem to be the exact number that the entry about the BCR noted Aug. 10th

Same source.