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The Story Of The Guards Armoured Division 1941-1945 By Captain The Earl Of Rosse & Colonel E. R. Hill

The Story Of The Guards Armoured Division 1941-1945 By Captain The Earl Of Rosse & Colonel E. R. Hill

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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 breakout, 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 Schlemms lateral line near Menzelen.