Operation Spring – Defence Overprint, July 1944

The costly Canadian assault on Verrières Ridge.

This original defence overprint map depicts the German defensive positions encountered by the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division during Operation Spring — the failed attempt to seize Verrières Ridge south of Caen in July 1944.

The map reveals the complexity of the battlefield, showing German strongpoints, trench systems, and fortified positions dominating the ridge. Among the most tragic actions of the operation was the assault by The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada, which suffered devastating losses in the face of entrenched opposition.

Product Details:

• Printed on 175gsm premium fine-art paper

• Matte finish for an authentic archival appearance

• Created from high-resolution scans of the original wartime map

• Displays defensive positions, terrain features, and tactical objectives

• Ideal for collectors, historians, educators, and battlefield visitors

• Ships worldwide in protective packaging

A striking reproduction of the Operation Spring defence overprint, capturing the ferocity of the fighting south of Caen and the heavy cost paid by Canadian soldiers on Verrières Ridge.