Caen – Rue Montoir Poissonnerie

On the morning of June 6, Canadian prisoners of the Chaudière Regiment climbed the ramp of the castle (in the background the Saint Pierre church). Almost the same location. I had to replace them a little to the left because there is no ramp but a stairs today.
Then image: http://sgmcaen.free.fr
Now image: WW2 Then in Now, Cor Sleutel

Caen – Rue du Vauguex (2)

Some of the first troops to enter Caen pose with local inhabitants outside wrecked shops, 9 July 1944.
Then image: Imperial War Museum
Catalogue number: B 6722
Creator: No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit, Christie (Sgt)
Now image: WW2 Then in Now, Cor Sleutel

Caen – Rue du Vaugueux

Sherman tanks and 6-pdr anti-tank gun in the centre of Caen, 10 July 1944.
Then image: Imperial War Museum
Catalgue number: B 6924
Creator: No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit, Christie (Sgt)
Now image: WW2 Then in Now, Cor Sleutel