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Focusing on the British Army's 79th Armoured Division, this book details the creation and operations of a specialized unit designed for the D-Day invasion in 1944. Known for its innovative armoured vehicles, dubbed 'Hobart's Funnies' after Major-General Sir Percy Hobart, the division utilized amphibious tanks and other modified vehicles for tasks such as mine clearance and bridge laying. The narrative is richly illustrated with photographs and color maps, chronicling the division's journey from formation to its pivotal role in achieving victory in Europe.
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THE STORY OF THE 79th ARMOURED DIVISION, Anon
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- THE STORY OF THE 79th ARMOURED DIVISION
- Subtitle
- OCTOBER 1942 - JUNE 1945
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anon
- Publisher
- Naval & Military Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 402
- ISBN13
- 9781783316731
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, History
- Description
- Focusing on the British Army's 79th Armoured Division, this book details the creation and operations of a specialized unit designed for the D-Day invasion in 1944. Known for its innovative armoured vehicles, dubbed 'Hobart's Funnies' after Major-General Sir Percy Hobart, the division utilized amphibious tanks and other modified vehicles for tasks such as mine clearance and bridge laying. The narrative is richly illustrated with photographs and color maps, chronicling the division's journey from formation to its pivotal role in achieving victory in Europe.