Gold Beach - Jig (Paperback)
JIG SECTOR and WEST - June 1944
Imprint: Pen & Sword Battleground
Series: Battleground: WWII
Pages: 192
Illustrations: 120 black and white illustrations
ISBN: 9780850528664
Published: 22nd January 2002
Last Released: 11th May 2022
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Amongst the veterans that Montgomery brought back with him from the Mediterranean to spearhead the D-day invasion, were West Country infantrymen of 231 Brigade. The Devons, Hampshires and Dorsets had already carried out assault landings in Sicily and in Italy and replaced another brigade that had been provisionally allocated to lead XXX Corps ashore on Jig sector of Gold Beach.Unknown to the Allies, a quality German Division had been moved forward to the coast. This was the same German Division that nearly halted the Americans at OMAHA and the West Countrymen had to fight extremely hard for their objectives. 231 Brigade faced the sternest test of all British troops on D-day.
A useful mixture of solid historical exposition, personal recollections, and advice on touring the battlefield.
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About Tim Saunders
TIM SAUNDERS served as an infantry officer with the British Army for thirty years, during which time he took the opportunity to visit campaigns far and wide, from ancient to modern. Since leaving the Army he has become a full time military historian and has made nearly fifty full documentary films with Battlefield History and Pen & Sword. He is an active guide and accredited member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides.