{"product_id":"the-story-of-the-guards-armoured-division-9781399013475","title":"The Story of the Guards Armoured Division","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): The Earl of Rosse\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Pen \u0026amp; Sword Military\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Pen \u0026amp; Sword Military\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Wars \u0026amp; Conflicts - World War II - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormed 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the breakout, the Welsh Guards liberated Brussels on 3 September and the Division played a leading role in Operation MARKET GARDEN.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story of The Guards Armoured Division\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic account of the division's superb fighting record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pen \u0026 Sword Military","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45031162216599,"sku":"9781399013475","price":1504.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781399013475.webp?v=1769206449","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-story-of-the-guards-armoured-division-9781399013475","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}