In 1943, ball bearing factories in Germany were a serious target. One year later, in early 1944, rumor had spread from the French Resistance that a new ball bearing factory in Normandy has been built and is in full operation. Located just southeast of Caen, next to Le Dives River, is the town of La Butte, the location of this new factory. The Allies are planning a daylight attack of this factory in the knowledge that the Luftwaffe has sent the majority of it's force to the Eastern Front. It is...