June 1944

Western Front

Gen Montgomery decides that the British offensive cannot begin before 25 June since the arrival of some of the VIII Corps units have been delayed.

In the US 1st Army area, the VII Corps continues rapidly toward Cherbourg, the 9th and 79th Divisions coming up against a semicircular belt of fortifications 4-6 miles from the city. The 9th Division's 60th Infantry moves quickly northward through Vasteville to positions just short of its objective--Hill 170--east of Haut Biville. The 47th Infantry follows to Vasteville, then turns to the east and advances a short distance toward Bois du Mont du Roc. The 79th Division reaches positions between St Martin-le-Gréard and Bois de Roudou. The 4th Division is virtually unopposed as it moves to the line from Le Thiel to Bois de Roudou, just short of the enemy's main line of resistance within its sector.