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 On the Western Front... The Canadian 2nd Corps (part of Canadian 1st Army) continues attacking along the Caen-Falaise road. The German attacks around Mortain continue to be held by forces of US 1st Army. Meanwhile, the US 15th Corps (part of US 3rd Army) turns north from Le Mans, aiming for Argentan and eventually a junction with the Canadians advance southward between Argentan and
Falaise. Allied fight-bombers are active throughout the day.
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