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British Commandos battle order – 1944 – Battle of Normandy

British Commandos on D-Day

Battle order – June 1st, 1944 – Battle of Normandy

British Commandos battle order - 1944 - Battle of Normandy 1

1st Brigade, Special Service
3rd Commandos
4th Commandos
6th Commandos
45th Royal Marine Commandos

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D-Day Hour by Hour book

D-Day Hour by Hour - Marc Laurenceau

This richly illustrated book chronologically describes the course of Operation Overlord through 357 specific events.

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