The story
On 8th August 1944, The Scots Greys were placed in support of 185th Infantry Brigade, while 3rd/4th CLY supported 8th Infantry Brigade and 44th RTR were with 9th Infantry Brigade in their attack over the River Alliere and on to the high ridge beyond, with the aim of outflanking Vire from the east.
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You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.