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24/05/2020 15:24:28
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niccolo24
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I seem to remember to have read on French sources that one or more units of Free French commandos (Bataillon de Choc and Commandos d'Afrique) were trained by commandos of the No 40 RM commando and by No 9 Army Commando on Corsica Island before the invasion of Elba (Operation Brassard, in June 1944). I also seem to remember that their instructors went into battle with their french trainees on Pianosa and Elba. Can anyone confirm this, or has anyone heard about this episode? Thank you, best regards
Niccoló
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25/05/2020 18:38:38
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Pete
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From the 40RM Commando War Diary
30 March 1944 Molfetta
Lieutenant R. Neale and four other ranks temporarily detached for training teams in Corsica.
4 July 1944 Podselje (Vis)
Lt. R. Neale and party return from Corsica.
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
God and the Soldier, all men adore, In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.
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25/05/2020 18:44:31
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niccolo24
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Thank you, this is precious info. It would be now to be seen if they saw combat along with the french as some sources state.
best regards
Niccoló
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25/05/2020 19:43:15
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Pete
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Hi again Niccolo
When they are back open again the National Archives at Kew have several files on Operation Brassard one of which is titled Troop Lists
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C4545710
Ref: WO 204/5616.
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
God and the Soldier, all men adore, In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.
**** nb. I no longer monitor the pm facility **** |
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25/05/2020 19:45:19
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niccolo24
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Outstanding
thank you again
best regards
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