River Somme
53rd (Welsh) Division was among the follow-up troops arriving after D-Day and completed its landing on 27 June. It was involved in the Second Battle of the Odon. When the breakout from the Normandy beachhead began in early August, 53rd Division helped in closing the Falaise Pocket. By late August, its units were across the Seine and driving over open country towards the River Somme.