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Mortain is an Arma 3 terrain, released on the 6th August 2024 as a part of the Spearhead 1944 CDLC.

This new unique terrain is a detailed representation of the actual terrain in Mortain at 1:1 scale where Operation Lüttich took place.

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Random Facts

Intricate fortifications and trenches can be found at the three tallest hilltops surrounding Mortain.
Mortain is known for its delicious 'Fromage de Mortain' cheese, a soft cheese made from cow's milk and a favorite among cheese enthusiasts.
The combined length of rivers and streams across Mortain totals just over 10 kilometers.
The Abbaye Blanche was founded in the 12th century, specifically in 1132, by Robert of Arbrissel, a notable figure in medieval France known for his role in the founding of several religious communities and monasteries.
There are six waterways across Mortain, though some are only streams, and others have branches that merge further downstream.
The German plan, known as Operation Lüttich, aimed to launch a counterattack and cut off the Allied forces advancing in Normandy by capturing Mortain and continuing to Avranches.
Over 10 fortified farmsteads are found throughout the Mortain terrain.
Interesting portraits of local saints can be found inside the Collégiale Saint Evroult, also known as the Church of Mortain.
The coordinates for the Mortain terrain are 48° 38' 56.8" N, 0° 56' 18.1" W
The Church of Mortain was founded in 1082 by Robert the Count of Mortain, half-brother of William the Conqueror, who was Duke of Normandy and King of England.
A total of 37 bridges across Mortain allow the crossing of its rivers and streams safely.
In 1204, the Church of Mortain was partially destroyed by a fire during the conquest of Normandy by Philippe Auguste. It was rebuilt in 1216 when the county of Mortain was transferred to Philippe Hurepel, the king's son.
An estimated 690 local cows have been caught in the crossfire during the fighting across Mortain.
The Mortain cemetery holds the graves of eighteen Belgian soldiers who died during the First World War.
Only 26 scarecrows remain to guard Mortain's crop fields.
The Cambremont mine, present on the terrain, sheltered French civilians during the Battle of Mortain.

Statistics

Size	8 km x 8 km
Area	64 km²
Coordinates	DD°DD'DD.DD" North DD°DD'DD.DD" West
Object Count	XXX BUILDING: XXX BUNKER: XXX BUSH: XXX CHURCH: XXX CROSS: XXX FENCE: XXX FORTRESS: XXX FOUNTAIN: XXX HIDE: XXX HOUSE: XXX MAIN ROAD: XXX RAILWAY: XXX ROAD: XXX ROCK: XXX RUIN: XXX SMALL TREE: XXX TRACK: XXX TRAIL: XXX TREE: XXX VIEW-TOWER: XXX WALL: XXX WATERTOWER: XXX