Destruction Of A Squadron WTO (id:#61722)

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Prior Publication: Scotland The Brave II

Bel Val, Normandy 1944-06-29 (32 others)

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Overview:

After a busy day sepnt supporting the right flank of 15th Scottish Division, "A" Squadron pulled back to spend the short summer night replenishing and resting. Then at 22:30 hours, Troop leaders were called to an emergency meeting, as the Squadron was called upon to oppose a serious night attack on Bel Val. After a brief wait in open ground north of Bel Val, concentrated enemy fire was experienced and "A" Squadron requested a withdrawal to the south east, where "C" Squadron was virtually unopposed. The request was repeatedly denied, leaving them to make their way back to safety along a route known to be covered by the enemy. So began the destruction of "A" Squadron.

Defender: British (A Squadron, 2nd Northhamptonshire Yeomanry)  

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