Day-by-Day Timeline of Events
Tuesday, August 1st, 1944
US General George S. Patton and his 3rd Army manage their way through Avranches towards Liore and Brittany.
Tuesday, August 8th, 1944
General Patton reaches Le Mans and then heads north to Argentan.
Sunday, August 13th, 1944
Patton's 3rd Army arrives at Argentan.
Monday, August 14th, 1944
Elements of Patton's 3rd Army are sent from Falaise to the east towards Chartres and in the direction of Paris proper.
Friday, August 25th, 1944
Patton and his 3rd Army continue their march and setup critical strategic bridgeheads over the Seine River at Elbeuf and Louviers.
