The Battle of Caen, part of the Normandy campaign during World War II, was won by the Allied forces, specifically British and Canadian troops. The battle began shortly after D-Day on June 6, 1944, and after intense fighting, Caen was liberated on July 9, 1944. The Allies aimed to capture the city to secure a foothold in Normandy and facilitate further advances into occupied France. The victory was significant in the context of the overall campaign in the Normandy region.
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