The Story of the Guards Armoured Division

by Captain the Earl of Rosse and E. R. Hill

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.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526700433
• ISBN13: 9781526700438
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.3"