Mémorial de Montormel-Coudehard
(Montormel-Coudehard memorial)

Les Hayettes 61160 MONTORMEL
Tel. : +33 2 33 67 38 61
Fax : +33 9 61 23 30 58
Email : memorial.montormel@orange.fr
Site : www.memorial-montormel.org

Situated between Argentan and Vimoutiers, the Memorial overlooks the plain where, in August 1944, 100,000 Germans were encircled by nine Allied divisions. American, British, Canadian, French and Polish troops infl icted an unprecedented defeat on the western front. 50,000 Germans were put out of action and thousands of vehicles, guns and horse carcasses were piled high on the battlefield. The Battle of Normandy was over but for the civilians, the end of hostilities did not signal the end of their diffi culties. In the midst of the carnage, they had to organise themselves.

Built overlooking the combat zone, the Montormel Memorial affords an exceptional view over the Dives valley. A relief map allows you to follow the advance of the troops day by day. Overlooking the battlefi eld, a guide will explain the unfolding of events in the Falaise Pocket. Rare photos, archive fi lm footage and witness testimony all help to put the last phase of the Battle of Normandy into its proper context.

The encirclement