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Very pertinent comments on the value of War Studies from @EliotACohen in his recent piece 'Beware the False Prophets of War' published in the Atlantic. @warstudies_wlv #militaryhistory #warstudies

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With Hill 112 and the surrounding area seemingly impossible to control and German counterattacks growing stronger, 11 Armoured Div is withdrawn north of the Odon, effecitvely ending Op. Epsom. Roberts, 11 Div's CO, saw this as a mistake - was he right? (IWM B6228/B8600) 4/4

North of the Odon, 9 SS Pz Div attack toward Cheux (white arrow). Heavy fighting took place around the Belleval Chateau, held by the Royal Scots Fusiliers. The German assault, supported by two flamethrowing half-tracks, inflicts high casualties but is defeated (IWM B6215). 3/4

Panzergrenadiers of 10 SS Pz attack the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders defending Gavrus and its bridges over the Odon. The Argylls are forced out of Gavrus and back to the bridges - they take heavy casualties, but hold on (IWM B8587). 2/4

#OTD Normandy 1944 - Day 4 of Op. Epsom. II SS Panzer Corps attacks the 'Scottish Corridor'. 10 SS Pz Div advance on Hill 112 from the west (red arrow). This attack is stopped by M10 Tank Destroyers of 75th AT Regt and Shermans of 44RTR #tank (IWM B5088/B8523A/B12030) 1/4

These pics are taken on top of Hill 112 (looking south) during our battlefield tour with students from our 'War Studies' degree and Second World War MA. They show how exposed British forces were here. 'On the ground' tours are vital for understanding battles. #WW2 #History 4/4

Meanwhile, 11th Armoured Div move south to capture Hill 112 (red arrow). The enemy adopt a reverse slope defence, destroying Churchill and Sherman tanks of 23 Hussars and 3RTR as they crest the hill and are skylined (IWM B 5994/B7589/B7639). The breakout is halted. #Tanks 3/4

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders also advance west (yellow arrow). They move from the Tourmauville bridge captured yesterday along the Odon valley and take the bridges at Gavrus. They dig in and wait for the inevitable German counterattack (IWM B7427/B7441). 2/4

#OTD - Day 3 of Op. Epsom in Normandy, 1944. 15 Div expand the 'Scottish Corridor' to the west. 9 Cameronians and 9RTR capture Grainville, supported by 8 Royal Scots and 7RTR to the north (white arrow). IWM B6124/B6117/B6125. This area would see heavy fighting tomorrow. 1/4

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The Odon is shallow and could be crossed on foot, but its banks are steep and so a bridge needed for vehicles. Tourmauville had only bridge for some distance, the next was at Gavrus and in German hands. Pics from our battlefield tour with MA and degree students #WeHaveWays 4/4

The Argylls continued their advance south through Tourville (© IWM B 7598) and captured the Tourmauville crossing of the Odon river. Vehicles of 11 Armoured Div begin to cross to exploit to the south-east the following day. 3/4

In the east (red arrow) the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders capture the railway crossing at Colville. The railway line was a major obstacle due to its steep embankments (see pic). This crossing was the only break in them for over a mile. (© IWM B 7442) #WW2 2/4

#OTD Normandy 1944: Day 2 of Op. Epsom 15th Div continue toward the Orne. In the west (yellow arrow) the Highland Light Infantry's advance on Grainville is slowed partly by a counterattack by several Panthers. Most were knocked out by PIAT and AT guns (IWM B6185/B6046/B6056) 1/4

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By nightfall on 26 June, 15 Div had reached Cheux. They were behind schedule, but prepared to exploit further south towards the Orne river the following day. This pic (© IWM B 6038) shows extent of damage to Cheux and how heavy the rain was at this time. 3/3