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Find out how to search for service records, medal and honours records, unit war diaries and other records of British Army soldiers who served in WW2. Learn about the abbreviations, acronyms and resources available online and in Kew.
The British and Commonwealth forces involved were the British 1st Cavalry Division, British 6th Infantry Division, 7th Australian Division, 1st Free French Division and the 10th Indian Infantry Division. The forces assigned were sufficient to topple the Vichy administration and secure the region.
A British soldier helps an old woman amongst the ruins of Caen after its liberation, 10 July 1944. In the east, the first major British objective was Caen , an extremely tough nut to crack. The battle for the city turned into a long drawn-out battle.
During World War Two, the contribution of troops from the British Empire was crucial. The map below gives an idea of the number of soldiers who signed up to fight for Britain from several...
During the Second World War, the British Army created several field armies. There were formations that controlled multiple army corps, which in turn controlled numerous divisions. An army would also control additional artillery, engineers, and logistical units that would be used to support the subordinate corps and divisions as needed.
British soldiers had a leading role in this, helping to hunt war criminals, rebuild industry and deal with displaced persons. At the same time, they had to learn to live and work alongside their former enemies. 17 min read. Germany Second World War Cold War 1900s Europe Foe to Friend Conflict in Europe. View this object.
Find records of British Army operations in the Second World War, planned and carried out by the British Army and its allies. Search by name, date, place, unit, or browse by record series.
