Operation Lightfoot
13th in the south
zondag 8 augustus 2010
Anzio, Rimini Rome
6th and 7th Bn. took part in the campaign at Anzio and the Gothic Line in support of the 56th (London) Division and the 5th Division during March, September and October 1944.
Salerno
The 6th Bn. of the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment also took part in the assault landings in support of 167, 169 Brigades and 201 Guards Brigade on 9th September 1943 and the battle up to 17th September.
5th Army
What company was mu grandad in? I think 'A' (p7)
Stars c'ted: http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/19391945star.htm
5th Army
What company was mu grandad in? I think 'A' (p7)
Stars c'ted: http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/19391945star.htm
Some facts to be sorted
My grandad faked his age to be able to enlist to the army
(pic enrolment certificate)
He served in the 6th Bn. of the (22nd) Cheshire regiment.
El Alamein
Sicily
Salerno
Keywords Alamein:
Rommel
Montgomery
Medals:
Cheshire regiment: http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/british_regiment/cheshire_regiment.htm
Africa: http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/africastar.htm
Italy: http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/italy_star.htm
Official statement: http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/hmso/campaign_stars_defence.htm
Notes:
1/11/41-24/11/42
44th (Home Counties) Infantry Division
12/1/43 -31/8/45
56th London Division
(pic enrolment certificate)
He served in the 6th Bn. of the (22nd) Cheshire regiment.
El Alamein
Sicily
Salerno
Keywords Alamein:
Rommel
Montgomery
Medals:
Cheshire regiment: http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/british_regiment/cheshire_regiment.htm
Africa: http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/africastar.htm
Italy: http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/italy_star.htm
Official statement: http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/hmso/campaign_stars_defence.htm
Notes:
1/11/41-24/11/42
44th (Home Counties) Infantry Division
12/1/43 -31/8/45
56th London Division
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Resources
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_el_alamein.htm
Interactive map (watch 44th division in the south:)
Operation Bertram
The Commonwealth forces practised a number of deceptions in the months before the battle to confuse the Axis command, not only as to the exact whereabouts of the forthcoming battle, but as to when the battle was likely to occur. This operation was codenamed Operation Bertram. In September, they dumped waste materials (discarded packing cases, etc.) under camouflage nets in the northern sector, making them appear to be ammunition or ration dumps. The Axis naturally noticed these but, as no offensive action immediately followed and the "dumps" did not change in appearance, they were subsequently ignored. This allowed Eighth Army to build up supplies in the forward area unnoticed by the Axis, by replacing the rubbish with ammunition, petrol or rations at night. Meanwhile, a dummy pipeline was built, hopefully leading the Axis to believe the attack would occur much later than it, in fact, did and much further south. To further the illusion, dummy tanks consisting of plywood frames placed over jeeps were constructed and deployed in the south. In a reverse feint, the tanks destined for battle in the north were disguised as supply lorries by placing removable plywood superstructures over them.[17]
Wikipedia on El Alamein
Interactive map (watch 44th division in the south:)
Operation Bertram
The Commonwealth forces practised a number of deceptions in the months before the battle to confuse the Axis command, not only as to the exact whereabouts of the forthcoming battle, but as to when the battle was likely to occur. This operation was codenamed Operation Bertram. In September, they dumped waste materials (discarded packing cases, etc.) under camouflage nets in the northern sector, making them appear to be ammunition or ration dumps. The Axis naturally noticed these but, as no offensive action immediately followed and the "dumps" did not change in appearance, they were subsequently ignored. This allowed Eighth Army to build up supplies in the forward area unnoticed by the Axis, by replacing the rubbish with ammunition, petrol or rations at night. Meanwhile, a dummy pipeline was built, hopefully leading the Axis to believe the attack would occur much later than it, in fact, did and much further south. To further the illusion, dummy tanks consisting of plywood frames placed over jeeps were constructed and deployed in the south. In a reverse feint, the tanks destined for battle in the north were disguised as supply lorries by placing removable plywood superstructures over them.[17]
Wikipedia on El Alamein
First quest
On this weblog I want to collect links and info on a part of my grandad's history (he passed away a couple of days ago) in El Alamein. Keywords: Cheshire regiment, desert rats, Montgomery, Rommel.
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