Operation Howard
Operation Howard was a British special forces operation by B and C Squadrons, 1st Special Air Service led by Paddy Mayne that took place from 6 to 29 April 1945. It was to provide reconnaissance for the Canadian 4th Armoured Division in its advance towards Oldenburg in north-western Germany. The operation was hampered by German ambushes and boggy ground which the Jeeps found hard going. The operation succeeded in its objective but suffered a number of casualties.
| Operation Howard | |||||||
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| Part of Western Front | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United Kingdom | Germany | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Paddy Mayne | Wolfgang Erdmann | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Elements of the 7th Parachute Division | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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5 killed 19 wounded 11 captured or missing 6 jeeps lost |
200 + killed or wounded 400 captured | ||||||
The operation was notable for an action where many felt that Paddy Mayne should have won the Victoria Cross.
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