No. 5 Norwegian Troops landing at Westkapelle

The landing at Westkapelle was conducted on the 1st of November under heavy bombardment, lasting from 10:30 to 16:00. 4 Special Service Brigade suffered heavy losses. No 5 troop had 3 killed, 10 wounded and one man missing. 41st Royal Marines now advanced, throwing the Germans back towards Domburg. One company of the 41st plus No 10 Commando was left in Westkapelle to secure the western flank through the night.

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