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THE STORY OF THE 79th ARMOURED DIVISION

OCTOBER 1942 - JUNE 1945

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Focusing on the British Army's 79th Armoured Division, this book details the creation and operations of a specialized unit designed for the D-Day invasion in 1944. Known for its innovative armoured vehicles, dubbed 'Hobart's Funnies' after Major-General Sir Percy Hobart, the division utilized amphibious tanks and other modified vehicles for tasks such as mine clearance and bridge laying. The narrative is richly illustrated with photographs and color maps, chronicling the division's journey from formation to its pivotal role in achieving victory in Europe.

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THE STORY OF THE 79th ARMOURED DIVISION, Anon

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Titre
THE STORY OF THE 79th ARMOURED DIVISION
Sous-titre
OCTOBER 1942 - JUNE 1945
Langue
Anglais
Auteurs
Anon
Publié
2020
Format
rigide
Pages
402
ISBN13
9781783316731
Séries
Mots clés
Nonfiction, Histoire
Description
Focusing on the British Army's 79th Armoured Division, this book details the creation and operations of a specialized unit designed for the D-Day invasion in 1944. Known for its innovative armoured vehicles, dubbed 'Hobart's Funnies' after Major-General Sir Percy Hobart, the division utilized amphibious tanks and other modified vehicles for tasks such as mine clearance and bridge laying. The narrative is richly illustrated with photographs and color maps, chronicling the division's journey from formation to its pivotal role in achieving victory in Europe.