Operation Anvil / Dragoon & Free French Army

Discussion in 'NW Europe' started by Jarnob, Mar 17, 2006.

  1. Jarnob

    Jarnob Junior Member

    Hello everyone,

    Operation Dragoon (=Operation Anvil) was executed by the allied forces
    on the beaches of Cote-d'Azur - Southern France.
    What part did the Free French Army play in this operation?

    I know that the 1 st Armoured Div. of the Free French Army left North Africa
    for Southern France but did they actually participate in the landings?

    And later on: what role played the Free French Army - just merely to
    'liberate' french villages or actually heavy combat, also during Nordwind
    and the Ardennes Offensive?

    Regards, Jarno Boer
     

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