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At 0015 hours on 29th July 1944, the newly formed "Land Forces Adriatic"
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At 0015 hours on 29th July 1944, the newly formed "Land Forces Adriatic"
At 0015 hours on 29th July 1944, the newly formed " Land Forces Adriatic" made an unopposed landing in a bay some two miles south of the village of Spilje, Albania, on which a German garrison was based.
This was the Forces first major operation and the first time in this war that British troops landed and fought in Albania. They were aided by two destroyers of the Royal Navy which bombarded the enemy positions. Partisan forces by pre-arrangement took part in the operation.
At 0600 the Commandos went in while troops held the beach-head. At 1200 hours, when The force withdrew, the
German garrison had been virtually wiped out
and contact made with the partisans.
The whole of the Balkan Air Force provided air cover and by bombing roads, prevented larger German garrisons north and south of Spilje joining the battle.
Photo shows: Three men give covering fire over the valley across to the ridge opposite, along which men are advancing. Left to right: Gunner red Shearman of Fairview, New Hythe, Maidstone, Kent, Corporal Dalwyn Bancroft of Balenavon, Monmouthsire, Wales (with telescopic sights) and Lance Corporal John Anchor of 138 Cambridge Road, Malden, Essex - all commandos.
29th July 1944
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