THE ADVENTURES OF THE WEST SOMERSET YEOMANRY FROM “D DAY” TO “VE DAY” 55th Field Regiment. R.A.
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55th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery: landed in Normandy on 27 June 1944; engaged in the beachhead consolidation and subsequent breakout operations; advanced through the Low Countries via Nijmegen to the Rhine crossing, among later actions. This volume is completed by comprehensive rolls of officers, a Roll of Honour, and a record of decorations and awards.
Description
Transferred to the Guards Armoured Division in June 1942, the regiment landed in Normandy on 27 June 1944 and fought relentlessly across North-West Europe to the war’s end. From the brutal battles of Epsom, Goodwood and Bluecoat, through the drive to Arnhem in Operation Market Garden, to the bitter fighting in the Reichswald and the crossing of the River Ems, it played a constant role in the Allied advance into Germany. This volume captures its wartime service,and is complete with rolls of officers, a Roll of Honour, and details of gallantry awards.
Originally published in Germany shortly after cessation of hostilities in 1945, and is categorised as scarce in it’s original 1945 printing.
Additional information
| Author/Editor | Major J.R.S. Peploe R.A. |
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| Product Code | 32505 |
| Delivery | Usually despatched within 14 Days |
| Format | 2026 N&MP reprint (of original pub 1945). xvi+45pp., + map |
| ISBN | 9781474542777 |
| Condition | New |
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