TROOPS RELEASED
Cherbourg Peninsula Area
/Received July 3, 12.40 a.m.) EON DON. July 2. "The liberation of the Cherbourg Peninsula is now complete,” says today’s Allied communique. “The last enemy resistance in )he Cape de la Hague area ceased early yesterday morning. “The enemy in the area south of Tilly-sur-seulles repeatedly countered against tile western flank of our Odon River bridgehead, but Allied positions remain firmly intact. The enemy incurred serions losses in infantry and armour.” The clearing of the peninsula is regarded at the supreme headquarters ns extremely good news. Tile troops held down by tlie enemy holding action can now be released for other operations.
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Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 236, 3 July 1944, Page 6
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107TROOPS RELEASED Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 236, 3 July 1944, Page 6
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