Capture of Caen. Shot of two soldiers standing by sign: "Caen". Various shots of utter destruction, a few people visible. Explosion at base of ruined church. Two army trucks move towards camera in ruins. German prisoners of war are marched past in small group. MSs of some of the prisoners. Canadian officer and maquis talking. Raising of flag of Cross of Lorraine. HAS of civilians, French soldiers, man using V sign (victory sign).