15 (Scottish) Division Crossing of the Elbe

I am looking for a map of the area of Schwerin and Ahrensburg and surrounding villages of where the Elbe was crossed by 15th (Scottish) Div in April 1945. Can anyone advise please.

 

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Many thanks Stolpi and Owen for your prompt response.

 

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The 8th Battalion The Royal Scots led the way across the River Elbe, making the 300 yard crossing from Artlenburg in Buffaloes. The approaches to the river were completely overlooked by the enemy. The Battalion then attacked through the woods of Forst Grunhof taking Krukow before entering Schwarzenbek.

Joe Brown.

 

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Stolpi thanks for putting up the picture. It certainly confirms they were completely exposed as they made the crossing. Brave lads. Notably the 8RS were also in the assault crossings of the Seine and the Rhine.

Joe

 

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Scots at War A - Z Index



The Elbe Crossing 1945

 

The maps are now availible to view on the Gallery under Documents

Regards

Scott

 

Many thanks for the links i'll pass them onto a veteran freind of mine he'll be very interested in them !!