1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Tuesday, November 21, 1944
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START LOCATION
VENRAIJ
FINISH LOCATION
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VENRAIJ
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Preliminary recces for a future attack from the VEULEN Area.
It rained solidly all day.
There was intermittent harassing fire from enemy guns and mortars at intervals throughout the day, mostly falling in the area of the RUR and the Lincs.
O Group in the evening with a model for the attack towards KASTENRAIJ, with a start line running due South from the Western end of VEULEN 2276.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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DIED ON THIS DAY
KIA
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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
WIA
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
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Photo:
IWM B11033. "The Battle for Venray". Pte W Gardner of Lancaster, writes home when given a momentary respite during the battle. Taken by Sgt Gross 16.10.44