Fighting Vichy from Horseback
Author | : Jonathan Washington |
Publisher | : Wolverhampton Military Studies |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 1915113768 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781915113764 |
Rating | : 4/5 (764 Downloads) |
Download or read book Fighting Vichy from Horseback written by Jonathan Washington and published by Wolverhampton Military Studies. This book was released on 2023-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1941, as World War II raged, Britain sent horsemen into action. They were the flank guard and reconnaissance screen for Operation "Exporter" - the invasion of Vichy French-held Syria and Lebanon. The men and horses of 5th cavalry brigade proved astonishingly effective, even fighting off aircraft.