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| rdfs:label | - 79th Armoured Division (United Kingdom)
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| rdfs:comment | - The 79th Armoured Division was a specialist British Army armoured formation created as part of the preparations for the Normandy invasion of 6 June 1944. The division operated armoured vehicles modified for specialist roles, intended to assist with the landings on the beaches. The division remained in action during the north-west European campaign, providing specialised support during assaults to the 21st Army Group and, occasionally, to American units.
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| Caption | - Badge of the 79th Armoured Division
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| notable commanders | - Major General Sir Percy Hobart
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| abstract | - The 79th Armoured Division was a specialist British Army armoured formation created as part of the preparations for the Normandy invasion of 6 June 1944. The division operated armoured vehicles modified for specialist roles, intended to assist with the landings on the beaches. The division remained in action during the north-west European campaign, providing specialised support during assaults to the 21st Army Group and, occasionally, to American units.
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