Dutch SAS: The Untold Story.

Discussion in 'Special Forces' started by 509thPIB, Dec 1, 2018.

  1. 509thPIB

    509thPIB Well-Known Member

    In December 1944 a number of Dutch recruits were recruted by the SAS and 15 men successfully completed the SAS training course. They participated in Operation Keystone in April 1945 to capture war criminals including an attempt to cath the much hated Seyss-Inquart. Theafter the joined operation Archway in Germany. British SAS insignia were worn together with Dutch insignia. Read more about it in Operation Keystone.

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  2. 509thPIB

    509thPIB Well-Known Member

    "My Last Word" is an interview with one of the veterans.

     
  3. 8RB

    8RB Well-Known Member

    Very nice interview! Great job!
     
  4. stolpi

    stolpi Well-Known Member

    Operation Amherst (French SAS)

    Another less well known operation, launched during the night of 7 to 8 April 1945, was that of French troops of 3rd and 4th SAS in Northern Holland: Operation Amherst.

    See: Operation Amherst: French SAS April 1945
     
    Last edited: Dec 2, 2018
  5. Paul Bradford

    Paul Bradford Active Member

    Thank you. Very interesting. I would love to know more.
     
  6. Jelle Bosch

    Jelle Bosch New Member

    A Dutch search

    Talking about untold stories:
    I have reason te believe my father crossed from occupied Holland to free Holland in 1944 (after Market Garden) through the Biesbosch. After that he may have joined the SAS.
    There is no full story, just the odd one-liner. Historian K.Margry (After the battle) suggested a possible service in the SAS after a shortened training course to get back to mainland Europe/Holland.

    Does this ring any bells by anyone?
    Anyone any ideas how I could trace back and/or get into some archives?
    My father, B(erend) Bosch, was Dutch, born 22 June 1922. No further records.

    Your tips and suggestions are most welcome.
     

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