Normandy
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January - July 1944
Preparation
The 51st Highland Division returned to Britain in November 1943 and after leave settled down to training and in April 1944 they began preparation for the invasion of main land Europe Operation Overlord.
Landing
The 51st Highland Division landing took place to the west of the Ornnemouth in the 1st Corps area and crossed the River Orne. The operations in the following weeks were some of the worst the Division had experienced.
Triangle
The Division operated to the east of the Orne and north east of Caen centred on an area known as the Triangle. An attack on 11th July on Colombelles, was unsuccessful. However on the 18th July, in Operation Goodwood, the Divison performed well.
Conclusion
At the conclusion of this period the Divisional Commander, Major General Bullen-Smith, was replaced by Major General T G Rennie prior to the breakout.