
Canadian troops land at Bernières-sur-mer on Juno Beach. Photo: Gilbert Alexander Milne, Library and Archives Canada (PA-122765)
H-Hour
On Mike Sector: 0735
On Nan Sector: 0745
Lead Allied assault forces
3rd Canadian Division
German defenders
Troops from 716th Infantry Division
Objectives
The Canadians had to secure the Caen-Bayeux road and the high ground west of Caen, including Carpiquet airfield. They needed to link up with British troops landing on Gold and Sword Beaches to the west and east.