Banneville-La-Campagne War Cemetery, Sannerville, France

For the most part, the men buried at Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery were killed in the fighting from the second week of July 1944, when Caen was captured, to the last week in August, when the Falaise Gap had been closed and the Allied forces were preparing their advance beyond the Seine. The cemetery contains 2,170 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War, 140 of them unidentified, and five Polish graves.

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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HBO (4 months ago)
Grass path to the cemetery of 200 meters through the trees is beautiful. The cemetery itself has more than 2000 graves. Spacious. Many flowers. Two pergolas. And it is beautifully maintained.

Dave Green (5 months ago)
My wife’s grandfather Pte George E Troth is buried here, so is my old neighbours father C V Bell As expected, a wonderfully kept place.

KevP6345 (6 months ago)
My grandfather is buried here with his men. Very emotional but beautiful place.

sarah street (12 months ago)
I haven't been here but my nans brother is buried here he was only 25 years old when he was killed in action 17th july 1944 he had only been married for a year and a half

cassio silva (4 years ago)
The vast majority of the soldiers buried in this cemetery, were killed during the Battle of the Bolsaise of Falaise, which occurred in August 1944. There are 2150 British, 11 Canadians, 05 Australians, 05 Poles, 02 New Zealanders and 02 unidentified. My respect and admiration to those who lost their lives for fighting for freedom in Europe.

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