End of Jupiter

Late on July 10th, it was realized that the battle to break through to the Orne River was seriously in question. In fact, the battle for the vital Hill 112 was turning into a stalemate. Maj. General Thomas decided that …

1944-07-10

HOD3

Late on July 10th, it was realized that the battle to break through to the Orne River was seriously in question. In fact, the battle for the vital Hill 112 was turning into a stalemate. Maj. General Thomas decided that a fresh attack would be required to wrest control of the vital summit and the observation points looking south into the German areas. The intense fighting to the northeast had sapped most of the British reserves, leaving only the 5th Duke of Cornwall's Light lnfantry (DCLI), which was snatching much needed rest in the outskirts of Fontaine-Etoupefour, it was decided that the gains outweighed the risk and the 5th DCLI formed up behind the positions held by 4th Somerset Light lnfantry along the Caen-Evracy road. The 5th DCLI was supported by the 7th RTR, who arrived late. The 5th DCLI jumped off across the open ground to clear the remainder of the hill as the 7th RTR arrived. Elements of the 19th SS were dug in down slope and supported by miscellaneous Panzers. The battle raged up until dark, with artillery from both sides actively affecting the advantage on several occasions. The hill was secured and several heavy counterattacks were fended off into the night.

Fontaine-Etoupefour, France

Operation Jupiter was an offensive by VIII Corps of the British Second Army on 10 to 11 July 1944 during the Battle of Normandy in the Second World War. The objective of the 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division, was to capture the villages of Baron-sur-Odon, Fontaine-Étoupefour, Chateau de Fontaine and to recapture Hill 112. An attached brigade of the 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division would take Éterville, Maltot and the ground up to the River Orne and then the tanks of the 4th Armoured Brigade, supported by infantry, would advance through the captured ground and secure several villages to the west of the River Orne. It was hoped that the initial objectives could be captured by 9:00 a.m., after which the 4th Armoured Brigade would exploit the success.

Wikipedia: Operation Jupiter (1944)

German

British