Operation Defoe Explained

During World War II, Operation Defoe was a reconnaissance patrol by 21 men of the Special Air Service conducted from 19 July to 23 August to support the British Second Army in the Argentan area of Normandy.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mortimer . Gavin . Stirling's Men: The Inside History of the SAS in World War II . 6 February 2025 . Canelo . 978-1-83598-060-6 . 320 . 5 November 2024 . en.
  2. Book: Mortimer . Gavin . The SAS in Occupied France: 2 SAS Operations, June to October 1944 . 6 April 2023 . Pen and Sword Military . 978-1-5267-6959-6 . 1937 . 5 November 2024 . en.

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