The 7th Armoured Division, the “Desert Rats” was one of the follow up formations in Normandy. The Quads and their artillery would use their speed and accuracy to provide support to their infantry formations that were tasked to clear the route to Caen and then attack it. After several incidents and several changes of commands the 7th Armoured Division was placed under the control of the 21st Army Group that took part in the liberation of Belgium, the Netherlands and Northern Germany.
Added to archive | 2015-11-19 |
Last modified | 2015-11-19 |
Leaflet | 2009-10-01 October 2009 |