Supreme HQ Allied Expeditionary Force (July 21, 1944)
Communiqué No. 91
Attacking from the ridge north of SAINT-ANDRÉ-SUR-ORNE, Allied infantry have captured the village. Between there and BOURGUÉBUS we have extended our hold on the high ground from the river ORNE to the vicinity of VERRIERS.
Air operations over the immediate battle area yesterday were limited by poor visibility.
A strong force of heavy bombers, nine of which are missing, made an accurate and concentrated attack last night on the railway yards at COURTRAI, in BELGIUM.
Communiqué No. 92
Allied troops yesterday continued the advance south of SAINT-ANDRÉ-SUR-ORNE against heavy enemy resistance, which developed into an enemy counterattack near SAINT-MARTIN-DE-FONTENAY. This counterattack, which was supported by armor, was repulsed with loss to the enemy.
In the area east of CAUMONT, our troops have made a slight advance.
Allied forces in the western sector have made small local gains north of PÉRIERS and along the PÉRIERS–SAINT-LÔ road south of REMILLY-SUR-LOZON. An enemy counterattack near RAIDS was repulsed.
Bad weather severely restricted air activity this morning.
Communiqué No. 93
THERE IS NOTHING TO REPORT