 Goodwood resulted in the British extending their control over an extra depth of territory to the east of Caen, with the penetration being as much as in some places; the southern suburbs of Caen had been captured by the Canadians during Operation Atlantic.The attack reinforced the German view that the greatest danger was on the eastern flank.As German armoured reinforcements arrived in Normandy, they were drawn into defensive battles in the east and worn down.