The Story of the Guards Armoured Division

by E. R. Hill, The Earl of Rosse

Formed in June 1941, the Guards Armored Division proved that Household Troops could adapt their legendary high standards to a totally new role. Deploying to Normandy in 1944 under Major General Sir Allan Adair, the Division acquitted itself with distinction in the costly Operation GOODWOOD.

After the breakout, the Welsh Guards liberated Brussels on 3 September and the Division played a leading role in Operation MARKET GARDEN.

In early 1945, the Division fought in Operation VERITABLE, breaking General Schlemm’s lateral line near Menzelen. The Rhine crossing followed, with the Guards Armored leading XXX Corps towards Bremen and Hamburg. Guardsman Edward Charlton, Irish Guards, severely wounded, broke up a counterattack and earned the last VC of the European war.

The Story of The Guards Armoured Division is a classic account of the division’s superb fighting record.

Genres: World War II

328 pages, Paperback

Published December 22, 2021

Reviews

[Walter Embleton]

Detailed account

My father in law was in 2nd guards armoured division so it was really and interesting and engaging read. Tank campaign folders need to read this.