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4th Armoured Brigade (UK) through Vermelles

1944-09-05 · Vermelles · France

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On 5th September, the Brigade returned to the command of 7th Armoured Division, moving behind 22nd Armoured Brigade through Aubigny, Vermelles, Carvin and Secin, crossing the Belgian frontier at Estambourg, finally halting with 3rd/4th CLY at Oudenarde, 44th RTR at Kerkhove and the Scots Greys at Avelgem.

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