The Story of the Guards Armoured Division (Paperback)

Formed in June 1941, the Guards Armoured Division proved that Household Troops could adapt their legendary high standards to a totally new role. Deploying to Normandy in 1944 under Major General Sir Allan Adair, the Division acquitted itself with distinction in the costly Operation GOODWOOD. After the break-out, the Welsh Guards liberated Brussels on 3 September and the Division played a leading role in Operation MARKET GARDEN. In early 1945, the Division fought in Operation VERITABLE, breaking General Schlemm's lateral line near Menzelen. The Rhine crossing followed, with the Guards Armoured leading XXX Corps towards Bremen and Hamburg. Guardsman Edward Charlton, Irish Guards, severely wounded, broke up a counter-attack and earned the last VC of the European war. The Story of The Guards Armoured Division is a classic account of the Division's superb fighting record.

General

Imprint:	Pen & Sword Military
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2021
Authors:	Hiller
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	328
ISBN-13:	978-1-399-01347-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Military life & institutions > Regiments Promotions
LSN:	1-399-01347-5
Barcode:	9781399013475

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