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Operation Goodwood

British offensive in the Second World WarBelligerentsUnited Kingdom GermanyCommanders and leadersBernard MontgomeryMiles DempseyJohn CrockerRichard O'ConnorGünther von KlugeHeinrich EberbachSepp DietrichHans von ObstfelderStrength 139,000 men 3 armoured divisions 1,369 tanks 732 guns 2 infantry divisions1 armoured brigade 79,750 men 3 panzer divisions 2 heavy tank battalions 325 tanks 4 infantry divisions 291 guns 160 heavy A-T guns 56 Flak 88s 230 NebelwerferCasualties and losses3,474–5,000 men 400 tanks ( 253 knocked out) 2,000 prisoners75–100 tanksOperation Goodwood was a British offensive during the Second World War, which took place between 18 and 20 July 1944 as part of the larger battle for Caen in Normandy, France.

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