Historical Events tagged with "port-en-bessin"
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Military & Warfare
First British Commando Raid on France
June 24th, 1940 84 years ago
Operation Collar marked the first British Commando raid on occupied France by No 11 Independent Company. Launched on June 24, 1940, this operation aimed to disrupt German communications and gather intelligence in the area around the town of Port-en-Bessin. The commandos faced German forces and showcased their new guerrilla warfare tactics and unconventional fighting methods, reflecting a significant shift in British military strategy during World War II.
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