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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/08 06:11 UTC 版)
Juno Beach is the code name for one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944, during World War II. The beach is situated on the Normandy coast in northern France, between the British sectors of Gold Beach and Sword Beach. The sector spans from St. Aubin-sur-Mer in the east to Courseulles-sur-Mer in the west. Landings here were necessary to provide flanking support to the British drive on Caen from Sword Beach, as well as capture the German airfield at Carpiquet to the west of Caen. Taking Juno Beach was the responsibility of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and commandos of the Royal Marines, with support from Naval Force J—including units of the Royal Canadian Navy—and sea transport provided by the Royal Navy and RCN. The beach was defended by six battalions of the German 716th Infantry Division, with elements of the 21st Panzer Division held in reserve near Caen.