Caen (French pronunciation: [kɑ̃]) is a commune in north-western France. It is the prefecture of the Calvados department and the capital of the Basse-Normandie region. It is located 15 km (9.3 mi) inland from the English Channel.
Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried here, and for the Battle for Caen—heavy fighting that took place in and around Caen during the Battle of Normandy in 1944, destroying much of the town.
At 2 hours north-west of Paris, and connected to the south of England by the ferry line-Caen (Ouistreham)-Portsmouth, Caen is located in the centre of its northern region, over which it exercises its political power, economic and cultural.
As the city of William the Conqueror, the city has inherited a magnificent heritage, it has tended over the centuries until the Second World War, where it was also a key site of the Battle of Normandy. The city has preserved the memory by building a memorial for peace.
Located a few miles from the coast, the landing beaches, the bustling resort of Deauville and Cabourg, Norman Switzerland or Pays d'Auge (often considered the archetype of Normandy), Caen offers all possible services.
Populated intramural 113,249 inhabitants (population 2006), and the leader of an urban area of 420 000 inhabitants, Caen is the first city of Lower Normandy. It is also the second largest municipality (after Le Havre) and the third largest city (after Rouen and Le Havre) of Normandy. The metropolitan area of Caen, in turn, is the second of Normandy after that of Rouen, and occupies the 21st rank nationally.
History
In 1346 King Edward III of England led his army against the city hoping to loot it. On 26 July 1346 his troops stormed the city and sacked it, killing 3,000 of its citizens and burning much of the merchants' quarter. During the attack English officials searched its archives and found a copy of the 1339 Franco-Norman plot to invade England, devised by Philip VI of France and Normandy. This was subsequently used as propaganda to justify the supplying and financing of the conflict and its continuation. Only the castle of Caen held out, despite attempts to besiege it. A few days later the English left, marching to the east and on to their victory at the Battle of Crécy.
[edit] Second World War
Main article: Battle for Caen
During the Battle of Normandy in the Second World War, Caen was liberated in early July, a month after the Normandy landings, particularly those by British I Corps on 6 June 1944. British and Canadian troops had intended to capture the town on D-Day. However they were held up north of the city until 9 July, when an intense bombing campaign during Operation Charnwood destroyed much of the city but allowed the Allies to seize its western quarters, a month later than Montgomery's original plan. During the battle, many of the town's inhabitants sought refuge in the Abbaye aux Hommes ("Men's Abbey"), built by William the Conqueror some 800 years before.
[edit] Post-war
Post-Second World War work included the reconstruction of complete districts of the city and the university campus. It took 14 years (1948–1962) and led to the current urbanization of Caen. Having lost many of its historic quarters and its university campus in the war, the city doesn't possess what some might call the 'feel' of a traditional Normandy town such as Honfleur, Rouen, Cabourg, Deauville and Bayeux.
The Canadian Army Film and Photo Unit filmed the D-Day offensive and Orne breakout several weeks later, then returned several months later to document the town's recovery efforts. The resulting film You Can't Kill a City is preserved in the National Archives of Canada.
map sucks, getting the tank there is way to hard if allies uses 2 fops. Getting the docs is also quite hard, but can't say much about this because I only played the map once.
It's hard if allies use 2 fops.
Tank bug is annoying if it happens to you.
still don't know if the TJ is allowed @ first stage.
don't think caen will stick around after SC.
i think it has potential with proper fixes. needs some time and testing, cant rly say anything after first game since opponent couldnt do shit. what i noticed its really easy to defend (most likely we were so damn good, but ye)
bit too large imo but I like playing it. Just a nice, well designed map imo but if the teams are evenly skilled it's almost impossible to set a time. Has potential though. Same goes for the map 'Venice' which is my all-time favourite, also too big
Well spam is key to win this map :d Also taking flag is hard when opponent set good crossfire.
But its nice to play some other map. Im already get bored of supply, delivery etc...
Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried here, and for the Battle for Caen—heavy fighting that took place in and around Caen during the Battle of Normandy in 1944, destroying much of the town.
At 2 hours north-west of Paris, and connected to the south of England by the ferry line-Caen (Ouistreham)-Portsmouth, Caen is located in the centre of its northern region, over which it exercises its political power, economic and cultural.
As the city of William the Conqueror, the city has inherited a magnificent heritage, it has tended over the centuries until the Second World War, where it was also a key site of the Battle of Normandy. The city has preserved the memory by building a memorial for peace.
Located a few miles from the coast, the landing beaches, the bustling resort of Deauville and Cabourg, Norman Switzerland or Pays d'Auge (often considered the archetype of Normandy), Caen offers all possible services.
Populated intramural 113,249 inhabitants (population 2006), and the leader of an urban area of 420 000 inhabitants, Caen is the first city of Lower Normandy. It is also the second largest municipality (after Le Havre) and the third largest city (after Rouen and Le Havre) of Normandy. The metropolitan area of Caen, in turn, is the second of Normandy after that of Rouen, and occupies the 21st rank nationally.
History
In 1346 King Edward III of England led his army against the city hoping to loot it. On 26 July 1346 his troops stormed the city and sacked it, killing 3,000 of its citizens and burning much of the merchants' quarter. During the attack English officials searched its archives and found a copy of the 1339 Franco-Norman plot to invade England, devised by Philip VI of France and Normandy. This was subsequently used as propaganda to justify the supplying and financing of the conflict and its continuation. Only the castle of Caen held out, despite attempts to besiege it. A few days later the English left, marching to the east and on to their victory at the Battle of Crécy.
[edit] Second World War
Main article: Battle for Caen
During the Battle of Normandy in the Second World War, Caen was liberated in early July, a month after the Normandy landings, particularly those by British I Corps on 6 June 1944. British and Canadian troops had intended to capture the town on D-Day. However they were held up north of the city until 9 July, when an intense bombing campaign during Operation Charnwood destroyed much of the city but allowed the Allies to seize its western quarters, a month later than Montgomery's original plan. During the battle, many of the town's inhabitants sought refuge in the Abbaye aux Hommes ("Men's Abbey"), built by William the Conqueror some 800 years before.
[edit] Post-war
Post-Second World War work included the reconstruction of complete districts of the city and the university campus. It took 14 years (1948–1962) and led to the current urbanization of Caen. Having lost many of its historic quarters and its university campus in the war, the city doesn't possess what some might call the 'feel' of a traditional Normandy town such as Honfleur, Rouen, Cabourg, Deauville and Bayeux.
The Canadian Army Film and Photo Unit filmed the D-Day offensive and Orne breakout several weeks later, then returned several months later to document the town's recovery efforts. The resulting film You Can't Kill a City is preserved in the National Archives of Canada.
was izi in attack if u know how to :p
map sucks, getting the tank there is way to hard if allies uses 2 fops. Getting the docs is also quite hard, but can't say much about this because I only played the map once.
Tank bug is annoying if it happens to you.
still don't know if the TJ is allowed @ first stage.
don't think caen will stick around after SC.
other: pretty playable
sniper defence in 2nd stage <3
But its nice to play some other map. Im already get bored of supply, delivery etc...