Kindle OPERATION HOLDFAST: A World War Two Commando Adventure

OPERATION HOLDFAST: A World War Two Commando Adventure

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In one of the most decisive battles to take place following the D-Day Landings, 47 (Royal Marine) Commando were successful in ousting the resident German artillery and infantry regiments still dug in at the heavily fortified fishing harbor of Port-en-Bessin, to take control of the region. Having done so, they were expected to hold the ground they&#8217dfought so hard to win.No easy task, for not only had 47&#8217sstrength been drastically reduced during that offensive, but they&#8212lie all the other Allied units to arrive in Normandy following the opening stages of Operation

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Kindle OPERATION HOLDFAST: A World War Two Commando Adventure

Published on Apr 12, 2025

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read full page : https://good.readbooks.link/isu/B0DWXWY5TP-OPERATION-HOLDFAST-A-World-War-Two-Commando-Adventure | | In one of the most decisive battles to take place following the D-Day Landings, 47 (Royal Marine) Commando were successful in ousting the resident German artillery and infantry regiments still dug in at the heavily fortified fishing harbor of Port-en-Bessin, to take control of the region. Having done so, they were expected to hold the ground they&#8217d fought so hard to win.No easy task, for not only had 47&#8217s strength been drastically reduced during that offensive, but they&#8212like all the other Allied units to arrive in Normandy following the opening stages of Operation Overlord&#8212were introduced to a new style of combat: Boscage warfare.Averaging out at well over fifteen feet in height and bolstered by a thick girdle of nettles and brambles&#8212torturous to navigate along their base&#8212the hedgerows of France were verdant fortresses, providing both protection and cover for

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