Between Chambois and Vimoutiers, in the exact location where Memorial is situated today, the ultimate and most bitter battle of Normandy took place, from August 18th to 22nd, 1944. Montgomery called it “the beginning of the end of the war”.
In this valley, the once powerful Seventh German Army became encircled by the Poles, Canadians, Americans, British, and French. Tens of thousands of men clashed in this small area from August 18th to August 22nd. Villages and hamlets full of civilians were the stake of violent engagements.
The battle of Normandy ended after 77 days of bitter fighting, resulting in the release of our territory a few days later, and leading the Allies to the doors of the Third Reich.
The Memorial of Montormel fulfills its mission of memory since 1994. It explains the battle and pays tribute to its actors – both civil and military. The ambition is to give you the elements with which to understand this decisive battle, which is often ignored or badly known to the public. Special events are organised on a yearly basis for general public and offer among others guided tours on the battlefield, concerts, war movie projections etc...
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Memorial of Montormel 
