In reality , it saw some of the fiercest fighting in Normandy and did n't fall until over a month later on 9th July .
Montgomery had hoped Caen would be captured on D - Day itself .
In reality , Caen saw some of the fiercest fighting in Normandy and did n't fall until over a month later on 9th July .
Montgomery had hoped Caen would be captured on D - Day itself .