KOSB Battles (in WW2?)
Denmead Camp
DATES: From May 1944 - June 4th 1944
Area of battle | Operation Name | Date FROM | Date TO |
|---|---|---|---|
SWORD | UNDER CONSTRUCTION | 06/06/1944 | 06/06/1944 |
LE MESNIL | UNDER CONSTRUCTION | 07/06/1944 | 08/06/1944 |
CAMBES | UNDER CONSTRUCTION | 09/06/1944 | 06/07/1944 |
CAEN | Charnwood | 09/07/1944 | 11/07/1944 |
TROARN | Goodwood | 18/07/1944 | 19/07/1944 |
VAUDRY | Bluecoat | 06/08/1944 | 13/08/1944 |
British Expeditionary Force
DATES: From May 1939 - June 1940
The 1st KOSB were part of the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) sent to the continent to defend Belgium and France from invasion by German Forces.
They went to X and Y and were evacuated from Dunkirk by June 1st 1940
1939-1940
1940-1944
Home Defence/Assault Training
DATES: From June 1940 - May 1944
List of where they were and, if possible, the dates
The 1st KOSB were part of the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) sent to the continent to defend Belgium and France from invasion by German Forces.
They went to X and Y and were evacuated from Dunkirk by June 1st 1940
May-June 1944
6th June 1944
D-Day, Sword Beach
DATES: June 6th 1944
The 1st KOSB were part of the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) sent to the continent to defend Belgium and France from invasion by German Forces.
They went to X and Y and were evacuated from Dunkirk by June 1st 1940