Next April I will visit the Reichswald area with another WW2Talk member whose father fought inside the forest with 'B' Squadron of the 147th Regt RAC. Does anyone know if there exists a History of this Armoured Regiment. I would be interested in the chapter re February 1945. I also am looking for the War Diary and/or Regimental History of the 7th Royal Welch Fusiliers for Feb 45. 'B' Squadron had a stiff fight inside the forest, while supporting the Royal Welch Fusiliers, near what nowadays is the British War Cemetery ... and yes, if time permits I will post a little something on the forum re the visit.
For Info Reference: WO 171/5284 Description: 7 Royal Welch Fusiliers Date: 1945 Jan.-Apr. Held by: The National Archives, Kew Legal status: Public Record(s) Closure status: Open Document, Open Description Reference: WO 171/4721 Description: 147 Regiment Royal Armoured Corps Date: 1945 Jan.- Oct. Held by: The National Archives, Kew Legal status: Public Record(s) Closure status: Open Document, Open Description TD
Thanks TD - I've already got the WD 147 RAC (and 34th Arm Bde) - with courtesy to Horsapassenger. However time is too short to get the one of the 7th RWF. Beside, I am interested in the Regimental Histories of both units, if available.
Ah - misunderstood - when you said next April I was assuming April 2019, and not this April - apologises TD