Carpiquet
Saint-Martin-de-Fontenay
Verrières Ridge
Next to Bourgeubus Ridge, Verrières Ridge was another dominating feature of which German possession ensured the British and Canadians in Normandy would be pinned against the sea.
On 25 July, 5th Brigade assaults on this feature proved costly for the Calgary Highlanders, and especially for the Black Watch who lost over 300 men in the course of a few hours, making their attack the costliest single day of battle for a single Bn, not counting Dieppe.
Note that a great number of soldiers of Black Watch Bn were Americans volunteers wearing Canadian uniforms.