Operation "Luttich" not only did not produce the expected effect, but blamed most of the German armored divisions in France. The situation was severely complicated by the strong Allied attacks from the Caen area. Defense centered along the Cintheaux road - Falaise began to wobble. In this situation, the only reasonable solution is to make a quick retreat for the Dives River. The problem is powerful blows: from the north by the Second Canadian Corps, and from the 15th US Corps, which aim to cut off the German army.

"General,
The situation is getting out of hand. Falaise fell, but most of our strength plunged east and approached Trun. You should keep on crossing the Dives river for as long as possible. I've already given orders to drop heavy equipment and break through the river.

Operational tasks:
- With 12SS Hitlerjugend with the support of the captured units, stop the enemy's attack on the crossings of Trun, Saint Lambert, Moissy and Chambois. Patrols report that the road to Vimoutiers is cut off, so Kampfgruppe with 12SS will hit southwest and 2SS Das Reich from north-east.

Field Marshall Walther Model "
