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"Rifleman Corker of 1st Rifle Brigade enjoys Christmas lunch in his foxhole on the front line, Nieuwstadt, 25 December 1944."

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5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards hit by enemy tanks https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/15703-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-hit-by-enemy-tanks.html

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A Recce Squadron of the INNISKILLINGS went down the road past No. 2 Company and had 3 armoured cars knocked out by the enemy tanks behind the hangers.

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fredvogels Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:35:55 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/15703-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-hit-by-enemy-tanks.html
5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards at Carpiquet airfield https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/4613-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-at-carpiquet-airfield.html On 29th July 4th CLY were ordered to leave their tanks at Carpiquet airfield and the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards (the 'Skins'), joined the Division to replace them. 4th CLY left the Division to be amalgamated with its sister regiment, 3rd CLY, to form a new unit 3rd/4th CLY as both regiments had suffered heavy losses in the campaign. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/4613-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-at-carpiquet-airfield.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards at Mont Pinçon https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/4605-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-at-mont-pincon.html By 6th August the Inniskilling Dragoon Guards were below Mont Pinçon and they waited in support as during the night of 6th/7th August 1/7th Queens attacked, gaining a foothold on the plateau on top. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/4605-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-at-mont-pincon.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards attack at Liseux https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5027-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-attack-at-liseux.html The town of Lisieux was strongly held, but did eventually surrender on the morning of the 23rd, having been attacked by 1/5th Queens and the Inniskilling Dragoon Guards. The Division was aided in its attack by 51st Highland Division. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5027-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-attack-at-liseux.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards across the Risle https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5030-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-across-the-risle.html The Inniskilling's found a bridge near Montfort and the Scout troop found another in good repair at Pont Authou, which meant that rest of 22nd Armoured Brigade were across the Risle that afternoon. Location? ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5030-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-across-the-risle.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards enemy roadblock at Abancourt. https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5039-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-enemy-roadblock-at-abancourt-.html The Inniskilling's made a run of 72 miles on the first day (started at August 31) of the advance, encountering the first enemy roadblock after 19 hours, at Abancourt. nbsp; ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5039-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-enemy-roadblock-at-abancourt-.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards halted near Audenarde https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5053-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-halted-near-audenarde.html A 'Ghent Force' was formed, comprising, the Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, 5th RTR, 5th RHA, 1/6th Queens, 'A' Company the Rifle Brigade, 22nd Brigade HQ and of course it was to be led by 11th Hussars. The force started off at 04:30 on the morning of 4th September and met no real resistance, crossing into Belgium two hours later, meeting a tumultuous welcome. The Cromwells were fast enough to keep up with the half tracks and lorries, with the ground they raced over shaking as they went. Soon the vehicles were full of flowers, fruit and bottles of wine and brandy. Some men received unique injuries for modern warfare, from bunches of grapes thrown by the well meaning locals! It was not a good idea to stop in the towns as any vehicle that did was instantly surrounded by jubilant locales, but by nightfall 'Ghent Force' halted near Audenarde (or Oudenarde), after an advance of nearly 50 miles. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5053-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-halted-near-audenarde.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards attack of Ghent https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5058-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-attack-of-ghent.html At dawn on 5th September, 11th Hussars and the Inniskilling Dragoon Guards entered the city from the east. They fought of attacks by roving groups of retreating Germans. In spite of some opposition from snipers and pockets on infantry by 20:00 that day the bulk of the Division had entered Ghent and its tanks were parked outside the Town Hall. During the next three days the city and surrounding areas were cleared of any pockets of resistance and the Division prepared for a counter-attack, as its position was precarious, being well ahead of the main part of the rest of the British forces. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5058-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-attack-of-ghent.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards across the Rhine https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5088-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-across-the-rhine.html On the morning of 27th March 1945, 11th Hussars led the Division across the Rhine. The advance force was made up of 11th Hussars, a battlegroup of the Inniskilling's, 9th DLI, in Kangaroo armoured carriers, 'A' company 1st Rifle Brigade, 'K' battery 5th RHA, 4th Squadron RE and flail tanks from the Lothian and Border Yeomanry. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5088-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-across-the-rhine.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards tackle Borken from the south https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5095-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-tackle-borken-from-the-south.html The 7th Armoured Division now advanced on three lines, with 1st RTR going east to Heiden, then north to Ramsdorf, while 5th RTR went towards Borken, north of the Raesfeld-Brunen road. In the centre the Inniskilling's and DLI were sent to tackle Borken from the south. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5095-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-tackle-borken-from-the-south.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards engaged Weseke https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5101-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-engaged-weseke.html On 29th March, the Inniskilling's engaged four carefully hidden anti-tank guns, at Weseke, but the DLI dismounted from their Kangaroos and backed by 'K' Battery, 5th RHA they destroyed or captured all the guns. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5101-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-engaged-weseke.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards shelled the houses https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5105-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-shelled-the-houses.html The town of Stadtlohn, 4 miles north of Sudlohn, proved a harder task, as having been devastated by RAF bombing it proved a good defensive position for two battalions of 857th Grenadier Regiment, which had just returned from Holland. The Inniskilling's shelled the houses occupied by the Germans at a range of 600 yards, while 'A' company, 9th DLI captured a flimsy wooden bridge. While the Inniskilling's became bogged down in the town, 'A' Company 1st Rifle Brigade tried to cross the bridge losing some men in the process, but they managed to prevent some trees being blown down across the roads. They then proceeded to clear some houses during the night. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5105-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-shelled-the-houses.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards held up by bogs and farmhouse defences https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5129-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-held-up-by-bogs-and-farmhouse-defences.html On the 4th the Inniskilling's were held up by bogs and farmhouse defences, but 'C' Squadron and the DLI attacked factories outside Ibbenburen. Fighting went on all day, with more tank commanders being shot by snipers. 1/5th Queen's and 8th Hussars put in a flank attack north east of the town, losing a number of men in the process. Location? ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5129-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-held-up-by-bogs-and-farmhouse-defences.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards rejoined the Division https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5142-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-rejoined-the-division.html The Inniskilling's travelled 62 miles, from Ibbenburen, via Venne and Diepholz to Barver, to rejoin the Division. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5142-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-rejoined-the-division.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards had a fierce battle in Bassum https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5143-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-had-a-fierce-battle-in-bassum.html On 7th April, the Inniskilling's and 9th DLI had a fierce battle in Bassum, taking a number of prisoners ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5143-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-had-a-fierce-battle-in-bassum.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards took Wildeshausen and a vast store of gin https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5156-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-took-wildeshausen-and-a-vast-store-of-gin.html The Inniskilling's and DLI took Wildeshausen, along with a vast store of gin. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5156-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-took-wildeshausen-and-a-vast-store-of-gin.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards near Soltau https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5168-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-near-soltau.html Having liberated many of their old comrades the Division pushed on towards Soltau. 1st RTR went north from Walsrode, while 11th Hussars scouted the outskirts of the town only to lose a scout car to a, by then, rare Panther tank, which 8th Hussars then destroyed. Soltau was found to heavily defended by infantry and 88mm guns, so it was surrounded with 8th Hussars and the Queens at Dorfmark (4 miles to the south west), 1st RTR 2 miles west and the Inniskilling's in the south. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5168-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-near-soltau.html 5 Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards frontal attack on Soltau https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5169-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-frontal-attack-on-soltau.html On 17th April, the Inniskilling's supported by the Royal Scots from 4th Armoured Brigade, made a frontal attack on Soltau. They were assisted by 7th RTR with Crocodile Flame Thrower Tanks from 31st Army Tank Brigade and Wasp Flame Thrower Carriers, along with the RHA and 7.2 inch guns from AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery). The Flame throwers lead most of the attack, clearing the enemy from the woods and the town, which fell by nightfall. ]]> fredvogels Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:17 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards/5169-5-royal-inniskilling-dragoon-guards-frontal-attack-on-soltau.html 1 The Rifle Brigade liberation Bourguebus 2 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/4588-1-the-rifle-brigade-liberation-bourguebus-2.html On 19th July, 5th RTR engaged Tiger and Panther tanks at Bourguebus, where despite heavy shell and congested roads they took the town on 20th July, along with 1st Rifle Brigade. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/4588-1-the-rifle-brigade-liberation-bourguebus-2.html 1 The Rifle Brigade The Battle of the Brigade Box https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/4587-1-the-rifle-brigade-the-battle-of-the-brigade-box.html All available cover was used and within the perimeter were the remaining two squadrons of 4th CLY, 8th Hussars, 11 Hussars, 5th RTR, 1/5th and 1/7th Queens, 1st Rifle Brigade and 5th RHA. Behind the "Box" covering the single road to Livry, were 1st RTR and 1/6th Queens. The 4th CLY were positioned amongst some scattered house in Amaye, near the 22nd Armoured Brigade TAC HQ, with C Squadron being forward of the main position. The 8th Hussars were also within the perimeter, while 11th Hussars were patrolling to try and find out where the Germans were and what their movements were. The forward, eastern, edge of the 'Box' was formed along a sunken road and manned by 1/7th Queens, with 5 RTR covering both flanks. 1/5th Queens manned positions along the southern edge of the perimeter. 1 Rifle Brigade covered the northern flank, on the top edge of the 'Box'. The Division was also supported by artillery from 50th Division to the north, an US artillery battalion to the west, plus the guns of AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery). The position was overlooked by higher ground on three sides and due to the country side the effective range at which the enemy could be spotted was 50-100 yards. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/4587-1-the-rifle-brigade-the-battle-of-the-brigade-box.html 1 The Rifle Brigade halted at point 213 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/4544-1-the-rifle-brigade-halted-at-point-213.html All available cover was used and within the perimeter were the remaining two squadrons of 4th CLY, 8th Hussars, 11 Hussars, 5th RTR, 1/5th and 1/7th Queens, 1st Rifle Brigade and 5th RHA. Behind the "Box" covering the single road to Livry, were 1st RTR and 1/6th Queens. The 4th CLY were positioned amongst some scattered house in Amaye, near the 22nd Armoured Brigade TAC HQ, with C Squadron being forward of the main position. The 8th Hussars were also within the perimeter, while 11th Hussars were patrolling to try and find out where the Germans were and what their movements were. The forward, eastern, edge of the 'Box' was formed along a sunken road and manned by 1/7th Queens, with 5 RTR covering both flanks. 1/5th Queens manned positions along the southern edge of the perimeter. 1 Rifle Brigade covered the northern flank, on the top edge of the 'Box'. The Division was also supported by artillery from 50th Division to the north, an US artillery battalion to the west, plus the guns of AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery). The position was overlooked by higher ground on three sides and due to the country side the effective range at which the enemy could be spotted was 50-100 yards. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/4544-1-the-rifle-brigade-halted-at-point-213.html 1 The Rifle Brigade passed through Villers-Bocage https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/4539-1-the-rifle-brigade-passed-through-villers-bocage.html By 12th June all the Queen's Brigade was ashore and when the Division was ordered to advance and take the village of Villers-Bocage, they joined the advance. On 13th June, with 'A' Squadron, 4th CLY in the lead, with 'A' company of the Rifle Brigade accompanying them, they passed through Villers-Bocage and halted at point 213 to the east of the town on the road to Caen. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/4539-1-the-rifle-brigade-passed-through-villers-bocage.html 1 The Rifle Brigade liberation Bourguebus 1 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/4538-1-the-rifle-brigade-liberation-bourguebus-1.html On 19th July, 5th RTR engaged Tiger and Panther tanks at Bourguebus, where despite heavy shell and congested roads they took the town on 20th July, along with 1st Rifle Brigade. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/4538-1-the-rifle-brigade-liberation-bourguebus-1.html 1 The Rifle Brigade cleared roadblock at Abancourt https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5040-1-the-rifle-brigade-cleared-roadblock-at-abancourt.html The Inniskilling's made a run of 72 miles on the first day of the advance, encountering the first enemy roadblock after 19 hours, at Abancourt. This was duly cleared by the Rifle Brigade. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5040-1-the-rifle-brigade-cleared-roadblock-at-abancourt.html 1 The Rifle Brigade advance due north to Tangry https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5048-1-the-rifle-brigade-advance-due-north-to-tangry.html While 1/6th Queen's masked the Division from the enemy at Auxi-le-Chateau, 1st RTR, 1st Rifle Brigade and 'CC' Battery, 5th RHA, started 25 miles south, to bypass St. Pol and advance due north to Tangry and Cauchy a la Tour, which they reached by midnight. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5048-1-the-rifle-brigade-advance-due-north-to-tangry.html 1 The Rifle Brigade advance due north to Cauchy a la Tour https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5049-1-the-rifle-brigade-advance-due-north-to-cauchy-a-la-tour.html While 1/6th Queen's masked the Division from the enemy at Auxi-le-Chateau, 1st RTR, 1st Rifle Brigade and 'CC' Battery, 5th RHA, started 25 miles south, to bypass St. Pol and advance due north to Tangry and Cauchy a la Tour, which they reached by midnight. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5049-1-the-rifle-brigade-advance-due-north-to-cauchy-a-la-tour.html 1 The Rifle Brigade across the Rhine https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5091-1-the-rifle-brigade-across-the-rhine.html On the morning of 27th March 1945, 11th Hussars led the Division across the Rhine. The advance force was made up of 11th Hussars, a battlegroup of the Inniskilling's, 9th DLI, in Kangaroo armoured carriers, 'A' company 1st Rifle Brigade, 'K' battery 5th RHA, 4th Squadron RE and flail tanks from the Lothian and Border Yeomanry. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5091-1-the-rifle-brigade-across-the-rhine.html 1 The Rifle Brigade captured the village Raesfeld https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5098-1-the-rifle-brigade-captured-the-village-raesfeld.html 'A' Company, Rifle Brigade captured the village Raesfeld ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5098-1-the-rifle-brigade-captured-the-village-raesfeld.html 1 The Rifle Brigadetried to cross the bridge losing some men https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5106-1-the-rifle-brigadetried-to-cross-the-bridge-losing-some-men.html The town of Stadtlohn, 4 miles north of Sudlohn, proved a harder task, as having been devastated by RAF bombing it proved a good defensive position for two battalions of 857th Grenadier Regiment, which had just returned from Holland. The Inniskilling's shelled the houses occupied by the Germans at a range of 600 yards, while 'A' company, 9th DLI captured a flimsy wooden bridge. While the Inniskilling's became bogged down in the town, 'A' Company 1st Rifle Brigade tried to cross the bridge losing some men in the process, but they managed to prevent some trees being blown down across the roads. They then proceeded to clear some houses during the night. Location? ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5106-1-the-rifle-brigadetried-to-cross-the-bridge-losing-some-men.html 1 The Rifle Brigade taken Heiden https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5110-1-the-rifle-brigade-taken-heiden.html On the right of the centre of the advance 1st RTR and 1st Rifle Brigade had taken Heiden, even though an ammunition dump blew up and set fire to the village. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5110-1-the-rifle-brigade-taken-heiden.html 1 The Rifle Brigade knocked out four real 88mms. https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5136-1-the-rifle-brigade-knocked-out-four-real-88mms.html Later on, at Lembruch, seven miles from Diepholz, 1st RTR, 'I' Company 1st Rifle Brigade, aided by 'G' Battery 5th RHA, knocked out four real 88mms. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 12 May 2012 14:33:39 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/divisions-armored/7-armoured-division-uk/22-armoured-brigade/1-the-rifle-brigade/5136-1-the-rifle-brigade-knocked-out-four-real-88mms.html