79th Armoured Division (United Kingdom)

79th Armoured Division (United Kingdom)

The 79th Armoured Division was a specialist British Army armoured formation created as part of the preparations for the Normandy invasion of 6 June 1944. The division operated armoured vehicles modified for specialist roles, intended to assist with the landing phase of the operation.

Read more about 79th Armoured Division (United Kingdom):  History, Equipment, Component Units, Operation Overlord, Operation Market Garden, Operation Varsity

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