This high ground controlled Caen city.
The liberation of the city of Caen would be useless as long as the Germans were able to keep control of this highground.
Once the general Montgommery knew that German Tank division would soon strengthen the German lines and allow major counterattacks.
Monty launched an attack on “Calvary Hill to keep the initiative in Normandy. During weeks, this No Man’s Land remains a key position in the battle of Normandy.
