Index Part 1
General
Ranks and decorations of individuals are as known at the date of compilation of this volume.
–A–
Aachen: 307, 323, 387, 427, 429, 441, 450.
Abbaye-aux-Hommes: 163.
Abbeville: 280, 296-300, 303-4, 324, 355, 627.
“Aberlour”, Operation: 150.
Abraham, Gen. Inf. Erich: 495.
Achterhoek: 574.
Achterveld: 607.
Aeon: 129.
Adair, Maj.-Gen. Sir A. H. S., Bt., CB, DSO MC: 515.
Aeltre: 327.
Airborne landings: D Day, 91-3, 113, 116-17, 121, 123, 125; Scheldt, 369-74; Arnhem, see “Market Garden”; Rhine, see “Varsity” and “Plunder”; Netherlands, see “Keystone” and “Amherst”; enemy plans for, 442, 447.
Aircraft. See by name.
Air support: pre-invasion, 22-6; invasion, 41, 74-5, 91, 93-4, 141, 144, 160-70. Operation “Spring”, 189, 193; Tilly, 206: Operation “Totalize”, 208 11, 223-4, 237-8; “Tractable”, 240; Le Havre, 332-4; Boulogne, 337-9, 343; Calais, 348-53; Scheldt, 370-8, 400, 408-12, 418, 420-1; Operation “Veritable”, 465-8, 472n.; other refs 7-12,429.
Ajax, HMS: 95.
Akkrum: 556.
Alanbrooke, Field-Marshal The Viscount, KG, GCB, OM, GCVO, DSO: command of First Canadian Army, 32; Canadian Army relations, 44-5; reports by Montgomery to, 142, 144-5, 167, 306-7; re Montgomery and Americans, 272; compared to Gen. Marshall, 318; Antwerp, 331, 389; visits First Canadian Army, 514n.; Rhineland invasion, 528-9, 543; other refs 19, illustration 466.
“Alarich”, Plan (German): 51.
Albert Canal: 24, 301, 303, 365.
Aldegem: 393.
Alderney: 50n.
Alencon: 165, 182, 211, 232, 234, 246, 251, 654.
Alexander of Tunis, Field-Marshal The Rt. Hon. Earl, KG, GCB, GCMG, CSI, DSO, MC: 20, 528.
“Algonquin Bridge”: 560.
Algonquin, H.MCS.: 97, 146, illustration 115.
Allard, Maj.-Gen. J. V., CBE, DSO, ED, CD: 541, 601, Appx “G”.
Allen, Maj.-Gen. Terry de la M., Hon. CB: 390n.
Aller River: 548.
Almelo: 546, 548, 552, 557, 618.
Almen: 546.
Alost: 630.
Alphen: 381.
Alter Rhein: 462, 471, 473, 479, 517, 519, 530, 538.
American Forces, American Troops. See United States Forces.
Amersfoort: 443, 572, 575-9, 587, 608, 614, 616, 618, 621.
“Amherst”, Operation: 553-4.
Amiens: 283, 296, 298, 307, 355.
Ammunition: 87, 388-9, 458, 624, 626.
Amphibious equipment. See Landing Craft.
Amsterdam: 360, 471n., 572, 578, 582-3.
Anderson, Brigadier J. E., DSO, CD: 342.
“Anger”, Operation: 564-7, 570-1.
Angeren: 568.
Anguerny: 77, 79, 108, 111, 134.
“Angus”, Operation: 384.
Ankara (Operation “Cicero”): 59.
Antonov, Gen. (Deputy Chief of Staff Red Army) : 529.
Antwerp: Allied objective, 17, 87, 300; plans to capture, 282, 297, 308-9; German defence of, 301-3; operations against, 310, 312; captured, 301-3, 308-9, 320; development as port, 310, 312, 317, 331, 336, 355-6, 427; Canadian operations, 328-30, 358, 360- 1, 365-9, 372; clearing the port, 357, 359, 362, 364, 375, 379, 386-90, 413, 641, 655-6; operations north of city, 380-3; port open, 422, 424; Ardennes offensive, 440, 442-4, 446-7; as base, 528, 531, 535, 582, 608, 627-8, 630, 632.
Antwerp-Turnhout Canal: 366-7, 381, 406.
Apeldoorn: Canadian objective, 531, 546, 564-5; operations against, 551-2, 566, 569, 573; captured, 575-6; operations west of, 577-9; malnutrition in, 586; other refs 610, 616, 618.
Apeldoorn Canal: 574.
Apen: 600.
Appingedam: 593.
“Apple Pie” Programme: 334.
Arbour, WO 2 Abram, MC: 220.
“Arcadia” Conference: 4-5.
Archibald, Lt.-Col. C. R., MBE, ED: Appendix”G”
Ardenne, Abbey of: 131-2, 157, 161, illustration 114.
Ardennes: German offensive, 426, 439-44, 446-9, 455-6, 463, 488, 526-7, 564; Canadian Forestry Corps, 639; other refs 307, 309, 436-7, 464.
Argences: 84.
Argentan: Allied objective, 182, 211, 233-4, 236; American approach to, 245-6, 250-2, 259, 273; German moves, 254-5; other refs 63, 265.
“Argonaut” Conference: 527.
Armoured personnel carriers: history, 210n.; Falaise, 237; Channel ports, 334-5, 340-1; Rhineland, 483, 487, 497, 512, 519; Groningen, 555; other refs 209, 240, 450, 474.
Army Operational Research Group (British): 67n., 69, 421, Appendix C; No. 2 Section: 99, 265.
Arnhem: Airborne operations, 312-17, 321, 356, 358-9, 378, 582; the “Island”, 430-3; German dispositions, 442-3, 446, 477, 495, 570; capture planned, 530-4, 539, 541, 564-70; operations against, 546, 550-1; captured, 571; operations to west and north, 572-8, 580; relief of malnutrition, 607-8; other refs 323, 379, 387, 428, 430, 481, 545. 616.
Arrell, Lt: Col. H. C., OBE, ED: 290.
Arromanches: 85n., 141, 145, 625.
Artificial moonlight: 219, 335.
Assault Boats: 316, 362, 393, 402, 406, 547.
Assen: 553-4.
Astederfeld: 598.
“Astonia”, Operation: 334-6.
“Atlantic”, Operation: 169-70, 176, 179, 195.
Atlantic Wall: 38, 48-51, 61, 88, 118, 120, 400, illustrations 51, 403.
Aue River: 598.
Aumale: 299n.
Aunay-sur-Odon: 145.
Aurich: 136n., 563, 591, 597, 610-11, 616, 621.
Austria: 544.
Authie: 79-80, 128, 131, 133, 136, 153, 160-1.
Authie River: 324.
Auxiliary Services, Canadian: 616.
Avenay: 149.
Avranches: 64, 166, 182, 185, 202, 213-4, 232, 254.
AVRE: invasion, 10-11, 99, 102-3, 106-8, 110, 114, 134, 144, 154, 241; Channel ports, 334, 340-2, 348, 353.
“Axehead”, Operation: 39, 83, 280.
Axel: 364.
–B–
Baarle Nassau: 381.
“Badger” flame-thrower: 578.
Bad Salzuflen: 629.
Bad Zwischenahn: 559, 599, 601, 613, 621.
Bahlendorf: 606.
Balberger Wald: 461-2, 492-3, 496, 503, 505, 511, 513- 15.
Baltic Sea: 603-4, 606, illustration 604.
“Bank Group”: 534.
Barber, Lt.-Gen. C. M., KBE, CB, DSO: 474, illustration 435.
Barbery: 236
Barenton: 265n.
Barfleur: 26.
Barker, Gen. Sir Evelyn H., KCB, KBE, DSO, MC: 198n.
Barneville: 146.
Baronsbergen: 550.
Barry: 639.
Barssel: 600.
Bastion 11 (Calais): 350, 352.
Bavent, Bois de: 198.
Bayeux: Allied objective, 72, 76, 78, 114, 142; German operations, 123, 131; as base, 300, 336, 626, 628. “Beach Brick” (later “Beach Group”) : 8.
Beach defences (Normandy): 67-70.
Beach Maintenance Areas: 85.
Beament, Brigadier A. W., CBE, VD, CD: 629; Appendix G.
Beament, Brigadier G. E., OBE, ED: Appendix G
Beauvoir Farm: 175-6.
Bedburg: 462, 476, 478, 482-4, 487.
Beersse: 627.
Beilen: 554.
Bekhausen: 601.
Belchem, Maj.-Gen. R. F. K., CB, CBE, DSO: 609-10.
“Belgian Gates” (“Element “C”): 69.
Belgian Government: 422.
Benerville: 95.
Bennekom: 580-1.
Bennett, Brigadier J. A. W., CBE, CD: Appendix G
Bennett, Lt.-Col. P. W., OBE: 328, Appendix G.
Benouville: 91, 115-16, 123, 125.
Beny-sur-Mer: 68, 79, 94, 109-11, 128, 134n.
Berchtesgaden: 149.
Berendonk: 514.
Bergen op Zoom: 363, 371-2, 379, 382-3, 390, 401, 424, 655.
Bermingham, Col. C. J.: Appendix G.
Bernatchez, Maj.-Gen. J. P. E., CBE, DSO, CD: 573, Appendix G.
Bernhard, HRH Prince, of the Netherlands: 567n., 615, 618, illustration 604.
Berniares-sur-Mer: 66, 69- 70, 76, 78-9, 95, 98, 100, 107-13, illustration 51.
Bessonette, Lt.-Col. J. R. W. T.:. 140n.
Best: 655.
Bethune: 627.
Beveland Canal: 369, 386, 401.
Beveland Isthmus: 302, 366, 383, 655.
Beveland, North: 330, 402, 430n.
Beveland, South (Zuid): 302-3, 320, 330; Allied objective, 359, 363, 369-73, 380-2, 384, 386, 390-1; operations, 401-3, 412-13, 430n.; illustration 403.
Bibeau, Brigadier J., DSO, ED: 405.
“Biber” (German one-man submarines): 432.
Bieler, Maj. G. D. A., DSO, OBE: 637.
Biervliet: 397, illustration 402.
Biggekerke: 377.
Bijlandsche Kanaal: 462n.
Bingham, Brigadier J. F., CBE, CD: 237, Appendix G
Bird, Capt. H. K., MC: 455n.
Birkenkampshof: 516-17.
Birten: 519.
Bisaillon, Lt.-Col. H. L., ED: 173.
Biscay, Bay of: 29, 49, 52, 55.
Bitot: 161.
Black, Brigadier D. K., CBE, DSO: Appendix G
Blackader, Brigadier K. G., CBE, DSO, MC, ED, CD: D Day plans, 76, 78-9; Carpiquet, 153; commands 3rd Infantry Division, 224, 230; Channel ports, 340; in hospital, 399n.; Appendix G
“Blackcock”, Operation: 450.
“Blackfriars” Bridge: 543n.
Blaskowitz, Col.-Gen. Johannes: commands Armeegruppe “G”, 55; commands Army Group “H”, 455; Rhine crossings, 463, 475, 510; Netherlands relief, 607; German surrender, 613-15, illustration 604.
Blay: 146.
Bleckede: 604.
Bleckede: 429.
Blijham: 561.
“Blockbuster”, Operation: Chap. XIX, passim..
“Bluecoat”, Operation: 201.
Blumentritt, Gen. Inf. Gunther: 122, 254, 535n.
Bockhorn: 601-2.
Boertange: 561.
Bogert, Maj. Gen. M. P., CBE, DSO, CD: 574, Appendix G.
Bognor: 61.
Bollingen: 600.
Bols, Maj-Gen. E. L.: 604n.
Bomb-line: 222.
Bomshof: 502.
Bonn: 313, 323, 388, 427, 437, 456, 495.
Bons-Tassilly: 243.
Booth, Brigadier E. L., DSO, ED: 33, 225, 240, Appendix G.
Borculo: 546.
Borger: 558.
Bosse, Sgt. Maurice, DCM: 519.
Boston (Medium Bomber): 189, 240.
Boulogne: 50n., 301, 303, 310, 321-63, 367, 371, 379, illustrations 306.
Bourbourg: 327.
Bourg Acbard: 286.
Bourgtheroulde: 267, 280, 286, 290-1.
Bourguebus: 168, 170, 174, 187, 189, 202, 205-7.
Bourne, Gen. Sir A. G. B., KCB, DSO, MVO: 3.
Boxtel: 441-3.
Braakman Inlet: 365, 392-3, 396-7.
Bradbrooke, Lt.-Col. G. F. P.: 93.
Bradburn, Lt.-Col. R. A., ED: 503-4.
Bradley, Gen. Omar N., Hon. KCB: commands First US Army, 72; D Day plans, 84-5; D Day, 141-2; to drive south, 151-2; German forces against, 165; on Montgomery, 141n., 450; Montgomery directive to, 181; to command 12th Army Group, 182, 203; attack postponed, 183; assumes direction of US forces, 204; Falaise, 233-4, 245-6, 251, 258; Seine advance, 267; Ruhr plans, 307-9, 316, 427, 436-8, 543; Amhem, 312; Scheldt, 373; Antwerp, 386, 427; Ardennes, 439, 442, 450, 544; Rhine, 524; halted before Berlin, 563; other refs 179, 200, 273, 282, 429.
Brady, Maj. E. J., DSO, CD: 453.
Brasschaet: 383.
Brasschaet, Camp de: 366, 381.
Bray: 138.
Bray Dunes: 327-8.
Bray Dunes Plage: 328.
Bray en Cinglais: 243.
Breda: 302, 359-60, 380, 390, 443-4, 446, 655.
Bremen: 360, 548, 562-3, 572, 590-1, 601-2.
Brereton, Lt.-Gen. Lewis H.: 373-4.
Breskens: 303, 361-2, 380, 396, 398, 409, 412, 416.
Breskens Pocket: 367-9, 380, 392, 400, 422, illustrations 402-3.
Breteuil: 267.
Bretteville-le-Rabet: 215, 222, 225-7, 240.
Bretteville-l’Orgueilleuse: 80, 126, 135-7, 140, 162.
Bretteville-sur-Laize: 168, 185, 194-5, 214-16, 223-4, 231, 236.
Breville: 196.
Bridges, bridging: 287, 324, 327, 367, 394-5, 543, 556, 560-1; pre-fabricated, 571, 575.
British Army of the Rhine: 619.
British Broadcasting Corporation: 610.
Brixham: 73.
Broad, G/C H. P., CBE, DFC: 307n.
Broadhurst, Air Marshal Sir Harry, KCB, KBE, DSO, DFC, AFC: 144, 157, 211-12.
Broglie: 280.
Bronay: 138-9.
Brooke, Sir Alan. See Alanbrooke.
Brooks, Lt.-Col. W. D., DSO, ED: 103.
Brown, AVM Sir Leslie Oswald, KCB, CBE, DSO, AFC: 41, 212.
Brown, Lt: Col. M. C. S., DSO, CD: Appendix G.
Brownfield, Maj.-Gen. H. O. N., CBE, MC: 338, Appendix G.
Browning, Lieut.-Gen. Sir F. A. M., KCVO, KBE, CB, DSO: 313.
Bruges: 282, 297, 324, 326-7, 329, 331, 362, 413.
Bruges Ship Canal: 400.
Brummen: 574.
Brunshof: 387.
Brussels: German moves, 58, 302; Allied objective, 283, 304, 307; captured, 301, 627; conferences, 330, 427, 436; Ardennes offensive, 440, 442; base, 628-9; other refs 310, 358, 387, 628, 656.
Bruuk: 469.
Buchholt: 490.
Bucknall, Lt.-Gen. G. C., CB, MC: 9-10, 76, 197.
BUCO (Build-Up Control Organization): 625.
Budapest: 448.
Buell, Col. D. B., DSO, CD: 107, 231.
“Buffaloes”: pre-D-Day exercises, 40; Braakman assault, 396; South Beveland assault, 412, 421; Waal Flats, 471-3, 479-81; Rhine crossing, 535; Ijssel crossing, 551, 571.
Bully: 149.
“Bumper”, Exercise: 238.
Burchett, Lt: Col. E. P., OBE: 639.
Bums, Lt.-Gen. E. L. M., DSO, OBE, MC, CD: 33, 629, Appendix G.
Burns, Brigadier L. B. D., CBE, DSO, MC: 406. Buron: 79, 128, 131-3, 135, 138, 153, 160-1.
Busch, Field-Marshal Ernst: 610, 614.
Butjadinger Land: 603.
Butzhausen: 603.
Byce, Sgt. C. H., DCM, MM: 512-13.
–C–
Cabeldu, Brigadier F. N., CBE, DSO, ED: commands 1st Battalion, Canadian Scottish Regiment, 105; Putot, 135; commands 4th Infantry Brigade, 292; Ostend, 328; Beveland Canal, 401; Goch-Calcar Road, 486-7, 488-9; Xanten, 517; other ref Appendix G.
Cabinet War Committee: 32, 43, 634, 638, Appendix A
Cadzand: 398-400, illustration 403.
Caen: Allied objective, 18, 26, 72, 74, 76-8, 114, 116, 142, 653-4; bombed, 74, 158-60; operations before, 143-7, 150-8; capture, 160-6; Germans, 63, 66-7, 122-4, 129-31, 133, 141, 149, 178-9, 183, 195, 204, 213-14, 220, 222, 247-8, 272-3; operations beyond, 168-73, 177, 181, 196, 199, 201-2, 211; faulty bombing, 223; port, 182, 625; other refs 38, 121.
Cagny: 142, 169-70, 178, 185, 211.
Calais: German dispositions, 56, 301; Allied objective, 303, 324, 326-7, 331, 336; operations planned, 338, 341, 344-6, 348, 358-61; operations against, 349-51, 355, 368, 371-2, 393; port, 310, 329-30, 379.
Calcar: Allied objective, 461, 464, 467, 474, 476, 480- 4, 486, 491-6; attacked, 497-8, 500-1, 503.
“Calendar”, Operation: 422.
Calmpthout: 383.
Calvert, Brigadier J. M., DSO: 553.
Cambes: 131.
Camembert: 261.
Camilly: 79, 81, 112, 140n., 152.
Campbell, Brigadier C. A., OBE: Appendix G.
Canadian Military Headquarters, London: command structure, etc., 31-2, 42-3, 45, 619, 628; reinforcements, 630-3; Canloan, 633-5; other refs 639, Appendix A.
Canadian Wives Bureau (NWE): 619.
Canal de Bourgogne: 285.
Canal de Caen it la Mer (Caen Canal): 72, 91, 125, 157, 160, 197-8.
Canal de Derivation de la Lys: 361, 363, 392.
Canal de Tancarville: 332.
Canche River: 324.
“Canloan” officers: 633-5.
“Cannonshot”, Operation: 551-3, 557, 569-71, 573.
Canteleu: 261.
Cantlie, Lt: Col. S. S. T.: 191.
Cap de la Hague: 66.
Cape Blanc Nez: 348-9.
Cape Gris Nez: 338, 344-6, 348-9, 352-3, 355.
Carentan: 18, 66, 113, 141, 143n.
Carpiquet: 79-80, 111, 115, 128, 131, 133, 150, 153-5, 160-2.
Carriere, Pte. J. C., MM: 405.
Casablanca Conference: 13, 18-19.
“Casablanca Directive”: 23.
Cassidy; Lt.-Col. R. J., OBE: 81, Appendix G.
Casualties: D Day, 112-13, 119-20, Appendix B; by own bombers, 223, 243-4; Normandy, 270-1, Appendix C; Scheldt, 424; Rhineland, 522, 52, North-West Europe total, 611-12; other refs 27, 124, 599; see also formations, units, and operations by name. Caudebec-en-Caux: 282, 293-4.
Caumont: 84, 143n., 149, 181-2, 185, 199-201, 203, 210, 653-4.
Cauvicourt: 215, 223, 225, 229.
Celle: 604.
Cerisy Forest: 639.
Chalk Pits Hill: 289.
Chambois: 251-2, 256, 259-62, 265, 267.
Champbsoult: 263.
“Channel Fever”: 38.
Channel Islands: 64, 301, 611.
Channels of Communication. See Command Arrangements.
Charleroi: 283.
“Chamwood”, Operation: 157, 169.
“Chastity”, Operation: 83.
Chateau de St. Louet: 155, 160-1.
Cherbourg: Allied objective, 16-18, 21, 72, 141, 145; German dispositions, 50n., 63, 66, 84; captured, 95, 146; port, 85, 356n., 387.
Cherbourg Peninsula: 62, 64, 141, 151, 181-2, 199
Chicoski, Rfmn. W., MM: 108.
Chiefs of Staff, British: European landings, 3, 5; and “Overlord”, 16, 18-21; Riviera landings, 269; bombing of Flushing, 416; Rhine crossings, 528; Special Operations Executive, 635; other refs 29, 177, 544.
Chief of Staff, Supreme Allied Commander (COSSAC). See Morgan, Lt.-Gen. Sir F. E.
Chill, Lt.-Gen. Kurt: 381, 383.
Christian, Brigadier J. D., OBE: Appendix G.
Christiansen, Lt.-Col. G. H.: 111.
Churchill, Rt. Hon. Sir Winston L. S., KG, PC, OM, CH, FRS: and invasion, 3-4, 6, 13, 19-21, 24, 26- 7; and Brittany landing, 269; Flushing bombing, 416; visits First Canadian Army, 514n.; and Rhine crossing, 528; and Allied-Soviet co-operation, 528, 544, 588; and Netherlands relief, 583-5; other refs 125, 352, 436-7, illustration 466.
Churchill, Lt: Col. Hon. G. M., DSO, PC, MP: 335n.
“Churchill” tanks: 11, 341, 469.
“Citadel”, Operation: 51.
Civil Affairs (Canadian): 337, 351, 539, 582, 609, 638.
Clark, Lt.-Gen. S. F., CBE, CD: Appendix G.
Clarke, Brigadier L. G., OBE, CD: 567n., Appendix G.
“Cleanser”, Operation: 573, 578-80.
Clerkson, Capt. C. H., MC: 260.
Cleve: German dispositions, 314, 478; Allied objective, 461-2, 464-5; operations, 469-77; other refs 481, 490, 494.
Clever Berg: 477.
Clift, Brigadier F. A., DSO, ED, CD: 172, 219, 290-1, Appendix G.
“Cobra”, Operation: 180, 183, 195, 203.
Coesfeld: 604.
Coffin, Lt.-Col. A. F.: 621.
Coleman, Lt.-Col. R. C., MC: 546.
Cologne: Allied objective, 307, 313, 323, 380, 449, 495; captured, 524; other refs 411, 427, 440.
Colombelles: 169, 171-3, illustration 146.
Colombiers-sur-Seulles: 78, 82, 106.
Colomby-sur-Thaon: 77, 79, 111, 134, 202.
Colwell, Col. R. J., DSO, ED: 103, 140.
Combined Chiefs of Staff: set up, 4; Casablanca Conference, 13-14; Trident Conference, 14, 23; Quadrant Conference, 18; and Supreme Commander, 19-20; Strategic Air Forces Command, 23, 377; and D Day, 89; Antwerp, 331; Flushing bombing, 416; Rhine crossings, 527-8, 534; movement of 1st Canadian Corps to Europe, 529; Netherlands relief, 582, 608;, liberation of Holland, 584; other refs 17, 166, 543.
“Combined Commanders”: 16-17.
Combined Operations Headquarters: 6, 8, 13, 67n.
Combined Operations Pilotage Parties: 76n.
Combined Operations Headquarters Special Observer Party: 99-100, 104-5, 108.
“Comet”, Operation: 312.
Command Arrangements: Operation “Overlord”, 15, 19-21, 23, 29-30; Canadian, 31-4, 43, 557, 619, Appendix A; German, 54-9; Montgomery, -204, 273; Eisenhower, 308-9; other refs 146-7, 234, 238n.
Commander-in-Chief West: report on pre-D-Day bombings, 24; von Rundstedt, 49; Normandy defence, 51-2, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63; D Day, 121-2, 124; Caen, 147, 150; Normandy, 178, 194-5, 213, 246; Falaise, 247, 256; casualties to 29 Sep, 270; Seine defences, 285; fall of Antwerp, 302; SHAEF forecast of strength, 319; situation report, 320; Scheldt, 386; Flushing, 419; Ardennes, 446-8; Rhine crossing, 475, 495, 509, 522; other refs 15, 164, 454; see also Army Group “D”.
Conde-sur-Noireau: 84, 201, 211, 265n.
Conferences of Allied leaders. See under code and place names.
Coningham, Air Marshal Sir Arthur, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC, DFC, AFC: 41n., 144, 156, 211, 243, 558.
Coppenaxfort: 327.
Coquelles: 349-51.
“Corncobs”: 55; see also “Mulberry”.
Corneville: 286.
Corry, USS: 96.
Cosens, Sgt. Aubrey, VC: 498.
Cote, Col. E. A., MBE: Appendix G.
Cotentin: 16, 21, 64, 66, 72-3, 82n., 84, 96, 121, 146.
Couliboeuf: 252.
Counsell, Lt. R. R., MC: 220.
Courseulles-sur-Mer: 38, 66, 69, 70, 76, 78, 95, 102, 104-6, 110-13, 123, 625; illustrations 51, 82.
Courtney, Maj. F. B.: 291.
“Crab” tanks: 81, 107, 110, 114; see also “Flail”.
Cramesnil: 186-7, 218, 220. Cran-aux-Oeufs: 354.
Crerar, Gen. H. D. G., CH, CB, DSO, CD, ADC: assault fire plan, 9, 12; 1st Canadian Corps to remain in Italy, 30; to command First Canadian Army, 32, 60; directs training of 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, 34-5; visit of Mr. King, 38; responsibilities, 42-6; German atro-cities, 136; Headquarters at Amblie, 146; attends conférence with Montgomery, 22 Jun, 146; 24 Jun, 146; 8 Aug, 234; Operation “Totalize”, 210-13, 215-16; thanks to Bomber Command, 218; takes over Caen front, 220; Montgomery’s directives to, 11 Aug, 231, 236; 14 Aug, 245, 251; 20 Aug, 267; 31 Aug, 298; 13 Sep, 357-8; 14 Sep, 359; 12 Apr, 562, 572; 5 Apr, 569; Directives, 13 Aug, 237; 15 Aug, 249-50; 15-16 Aug, 266; 19 Aug, 279; 25 Aug, 280; 30 Aug, 279; 31 Aug, 298; 9 Sep, 329-30; 15 Sep, 360-1; 19 Sep, 361, 363-4; 13 Nov, 430-1; 9 & 14 Dec, 438-9; 23 Dec, 443; 25 Jan, 456; 9 Mar, 531; 13 Apr, 572; air support, 238n.; message to Army, 240; liaison with US forces, 258; difficulties with Montgomery, 303- 6; Operation “Market-Garden”, 312; 200-mile front, 324; Antwerp, 329, 331, 336; Channel ports, 337n., 339n., 345; Scheldt, 357-61, 371-3, 375; to hospital, 372; congratulations to General Simonds, 425; returns from hospital, 426; promoted General, 426; Operation “Valediction”, 436-9; Ardennes, 441-4; Rhine crossings, 455-6; Operation “Veritable”, 458, 460, 493-4, 496; conducts Churchill to 30th Corps, 514n.; Rhineland, 521-2, 524; congratulations from Eisenhower, 524; Rhine crossings, 541, 543; and SAS, 553-4; and Canadian formations under Canadian control, 557; leaves command, 563; returns, 590n.; Operation “Plunder”, 564-5; Netherlands relief, 585-6; German surrender, 609- 10, 613; victory messages, 611-12; victory parade, 615; man-management, 615; return to Canada, 617- 18; Canadian Army Occupation Force, 620-1; 1st Echelon, 629; reinforcements, 631; troops under command, 642; other rets 33, 233, 282, 300, 309-10, 323, 355, 368, 379, 428-9, 454, 515, 531n., 551, 601, Appendix A, Appendix G, illustrations 115, 307, 435, 466, 605.
Cresserons: 116.
Creully: 77, 104, 112, 114, 142, 144, 146.
Crisbecq: 93.
Crocker, Gen. Sir J. T., GCB, KBE, DSO, MC: to command 1st (British) Corps, 9n.; Caen, 157, 160; controversy with Gen. Crerar, 196-8; Falaise, 265-6; Le Havre, 331-2, 334-5; Antwerp area, 345, 360, 367-8, 381, 390, 428; Kapelsche Veer, 452, 454, 464; leaves Crerar’s command, 545; other rets 76, 91, 201, 212, 345, 435.
“Crocodile” flame-thrower tank: invasion, 11, 154, 219;
Channel ports, 334, 341, 348, 350, 352-3; Rhineland, 500, 517-19, 542; Netherlands, 550, 567; Leer, 596.
Crofton, Lt.-Col. D. G.: 472.
Cuijk: 428-30.
Cully: 79.
Cumberland, Brigadier I. H., DSO, OBE, ED: 576, 579, 592, Appendix G.
Cunningham, Brigadier D. G., DSO: 77, 79, 132, 161, Appendix G.
Currie, Lt.-Col. D. V., VC: 260, 262, 264, illustration 274.
Cutler, Brig:-Gen. Stuart: 373.
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D’Albiac, Air Marshal J. H., KCVO, KBE, CB, DSO: 12.
Dalen: 561.
Danube River: 588.
Darchau: 590.
Dare, Col. M. R., DSO, CD: Appendix G.
Dartmouth: 73.
Daser, Lt: Gen. Wilhelm: 368, 376n., 419, 421.
Dawnay, Lt: Col. C. P., OBE: 167.
“DD” tanks (amphibious): described, 37; for D Day, 10-11, 101-5, 107-8, 114; other refs 39, 535. Deauville: 4.
Deelen: 577.
DeGeer, Lt.-Col. E. A., MBE, ED: 608.
de Guingand, Maj: Gen. Sir Francis. See Guingand, Maj: Gen. Sir Francis de.
De Hulk: 567.
Delfzij l: 561,583,592-4,602.
Dempsey, Gen. Sir Miles C., KCB, CBE, DSO, MC: D Day plans, 72, 85; D Day, 126; the bridgehead, 139, 141, 144, 146, 151; Normandy, 177; the breakout, 181, 183, 193, 200-2; Falaise, 234, 245; Ruhr plans, 305, 309-10, 329; Antwerp, 357-8; Scheldt, 389; the Maas, 428-9, 442; Rhine crossing, 530, 532; 2nd Canadian Corps under command, 531; 1st (British) Corps returns to command, 545; Bremen, 562, 590; Elbe River, 604; other rets 168, 186, 273, 298, 355, 603, illustration 50.
Den Helder: 581.
Den Heuvel: 470.
Denison, Maj. L. H., DSO: 486.
“Destroyer”, Operation: 566-9.
Deurne Canal: 429.
Deventer: 531, 546, 548, 550-2, 556, 569, 573, 575, 618.
Devers, Gen. Jacob L.: 9, 269, 427, 437, 524.
Devonshire: 89.
De Voorn: 429.
Dextraze, Col. J. A., DSO, OBE: 206, 497.
Deziel, Col. L. A., OBE: Appendix G.
Diadem, HMS: 94.
Dick, Col. W. C., OBE: Appendix G.
Dickens, Air Commodore L. W., DFC, AFC: 375.
Dieppe: assault in 1942, 4, 6-9, 11, 35, 42, 49, 74, 97, 637; objective in 1944, 268, 297; captured, 300-1, 303-6; port, 310, 320, 627; other refs 327, 359, 642n.
Dietrich, SS Oberstgruppenführer (Col: Gen.) Josef (Sepp): 213, 246, 285.
Dinslaken: 534.
Dinteloord: 447.
“Dipper”, Exercise: 35.
Dishoek: 410.
Dives River: 72, 76, 146-7, 181-2, 196-7, 249-50; airborne operations, 93n., 116-17; other refs 39, 142, 254-6.
Divette River: 117.
Dixon, CSM F. L., MM: 489.
Dokkum: 556.
Dôle: 285.
Dollman, Col: Gen. Friedrich: 64, 149.
Domburg: 376n., 377, 407, 410, 416, 419.
Domfront: 84, 185, 211, 246, 265n.
Dongen: 446.
Donitz, Grand-Admirai Karl: 57, 609.
Dorp: 383.
Doullens: 63.
Douvres-la-Délivrande: 70, 77, 79, 111, 123, 128, 134- 5, 144, 626.
“Dragoon”, Operation: 268.
Drenthe: 591.
Dresden: 544.
Dreuil Hamel: 299n.
Dreux: 129.
Driel: 316,568-71.
Drôme River: 72.
Drury, Lt.-Col. C. H., OBE: Appendix G.
Drury, Brigadier C. M., CBE, DSO, ED: 172, Appendix G.
“Duck”, Operation: 595-6.
Duke of Wellington, HMS: 97.
Dulken: 463.
“Dumbo” fuel line: 356n.
Duncan, Maj. J. S., ED: 103.
Dunkirk: Germans in, 50n., 301, 326; Allied objective, 303, 327-9, 336, 345, 355, 358-60; contained, 365, 368, 372, 379-80, 429, 642; surrender, 611; other rets 3, 71, 141, 246.
Düren: 493.
Düsseldorf: 440, 456, 475, 522.
Dutch Resistance Groups: 430, 551, 553, 575, 579 80, 582.
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Eadie, Lt.-Col. G. F., DSO: 604, 606.
Ebben: 487.
Eberbach, Gen. Pz. Tps. Heinrich: replaces Gen. Geyr von Schweppenburg, 150; Caen, 162; Cagny, 178; Falaise, 213, 216-17, 254; captured, 298.
Eberding, Maj.-Gen. Knut: 368, 397, 399-400.
“Eclipse”, Operation: 565.
Ecorches: 252.
Ede: 397, 573, 580-1, 586, 608.
Eden, Rt. Hon. Sir Anthony, KG, MC, PC: 19.
Edewecht: 599.
Edwards, Maj. G. A. M.: 172.
Eeckeren: 381.
Eerbeek: 575.
Eindhoven: 313-14, 338, 379, 387, 457-8, 656.
Eisenhower, General of the Army Dwight D., Hon. GCB, Hon. OM: appointed Supreme Commander, 30; D Day plans, 20-23, 26, 30, 71-2, 84; visita 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, 37, 44; visita First Canadian Army formations, 46; formations under command, 60, 87, 641; designates D Day, 89; D Day, 94, 125; visita Normandy, 142; Caen, 156; Normandy, 166-7, 176-7; controversies with Montgomery, 177, 199n., 306-10, 316-22, 386-90, 436-7, 449-50, 543-4, 563; the breakout, 181-3, 186, 196, 198, 200-01; Headquarters in France, 204; Falaise, 233-4, 245-6; Paris, 267, 283; Toulon, 269- 70; takes direct command, 273, 303; Seine crossings and Antwerp, 306-10, 312, 316-19, 321, 330-1, 356- 7, 386, 427; V-1 bases, 354; Pluto fine, 356n.; Scheldt, 372-4, 376-8, 386-90, 409, 416, 421, 425; Rhineland, 427, 436-8; Ardennes, 442, 449-50; letter to General Crerar, 524; Rhine crossings, 455, 527-8, 534, 541, 543-5; halts Berlin advance, 563, 588; Western Netherlands, 569; Netherlands relief, 582, 584-5, 607; German surrender, 610-11; other refs 23, 57, 145, 204, 302, 588, 641, illustration 435.
Ekern: 600.
Elbe River: 539, 543, 548, 562-3, 572, 588, 590, 604.
Elbeuf: 63, 267, 279-94, 297, 627.
Eider, Brigadier H. M., CBE, DSO, ED: Appendix G.
“Elephant”, Operation; 452-4.
Elfeldt, Lt.-Gen. Otto: 262.
Ellis, Lt.-Col. R. L., DSO, CD: 404.
“Elm”, objective: 77, 79, 111.
Elrington, Brigadier M., DSO, OBE, MC: illustration 435.
Elst: 433.
Elten: 542.
Emden: 558, 562-3, 572, 590-7, 613-15.
Emerald, HMS: 157.
Emieville: 169.
Emlichheim: 557.
Emmen: 561.
Emmerich: Allied objective, 464, 476, 527-8, 530-4, 564-5; operations against, 541-3; other refs 566, 568, 570, illustration 498.
Ems-Jade Canal: 597.
Ems River: 548, 557-62, 590-2, 594-7.
Engler, Capt. J. L.: 367n.
Enterprise, HMS: 170.
Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) : 616.
“Epsom”, Operation: 145-50.
Erfgen: 478.
Erfurt- 544.
Erlekom: 471.
Erzgebirge: 588.
Escalles: 348-9.
Escaut Canal: 313.
Escaut Junction Canal: 365n.
Eschweiler: 429.
Escoville: 170.
Esels-Berg: 477.
Espérance Hill: 474.
Esschen: 390.
Estrées-la-Campagne: 225, 229, 240, 247.
Etavaux: 81.
Etten: 546.
“Euclid”, Exercise: 10.
“Eureka” Conference: 20.
Evers, Mai. D. H., DSO: 57L
Evrecy: 81, 142, 145, 169, 181, 183.
Exercises. See by narre.
Exmes: 252.
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Fairweather, Lt.-Col. J. L., CD: 132n.
Falaise: Allied objective, 84, 165, 168, 182-3, 185-6, 198-9, 201, 203-4, 207, 209, 211; approach to, 229- 31, 234, 236-8, 245, 247-9, 254-5; captured, 250-1, 268, 275-7; the “Pocket”, 259, 265-6; illustration 147.
Falaise Gap: closing, 251-61; closed, 264-5, 270, 276, 308; other refs, 440, 642, frontispiece, illustration 147.
Falkenburg: 602.
Falmouth: 73.
Farquharson, Brigadier D. J. G., CBE: Appendix G
Farmsum: 594.
Faulknor, HMS: 141.
Fenwick, Maj.-Gen. C. P., CB, CBE, MC, ED: Appendix G.
Ferguson, Lt.-Col. C. W.: 219.
Festung Holland (Fortress Holland): 570, 581.
Feuchtinger, Lt.-Gen. Edgar: 115, 124, 130.
Fiebig, Maj: Gen. Heinz: 463, 478-9.
Fisher, Sgt. S. E.: 292n.
“Flail” tanks: invasion, 11, 154, 216, 239; Channel ports, 334-5, 340-2, 348-9, 353; Reichswald, 469, 500, 517, 519; other refs 81n., 567; see also “Crab”. Flame-throwers. See “Badger”, “Crocodile”, “Wasp”
Fleury-sur-Orne: 168, 173, 222.
“Flit”, Exercise: 41.
Flixécourt: 296.
Floringzelle: 352.
Flossenbürg: 637.
Flushing: 17, 301-3, 376-7, 396-9, 406-22.
Folkestone- 60.
Fontaine-Etoupefour: 155.
Fontaine-Henry: 105.
Fontaine l’Abbé, 261.
Fontaine-le-Dun: 282.
Fontaine River: 334.
Fontenay-le-Marmion: 183, 186-7, 191, 193-4, 209, 218-220.
Forbes, Col. D. F., DSO, ED: 353, 539.
Forest of Cleve: 482.
Forêt de Brotonne: 293.
Forêt de la Londe: 287-90, 292, 294-5, 321, 384, 486, illustrations 274-5.
Forêt de Montgeon: 334-5.
Forges-les-Eaux: 287.
Fort Blücher: 522.
Fort Cataraqui, SS: 424.
Fort de la Crèche: 337, 342-3, 348.
Fort de Tourneville: 335.
Fort Frederik Hendrik: 398-400, 408.
Fort Lapin: 350.
Fort Nieulay: 350-1.
Fort Ste. Adresse: 336.
Foster, Maj.-Gen. H. W., CBE, DSO, CD: D Day, 76, 81; Normandy, 126, 135, 137, 172; promoted Major-General, 276; Scheldt, 361, 390; to command 1st Division, 426; Ijssel crossing, 551-2, 557; Apeldoorn, 573-4, 576, 579; Western Netherlands, 587; takes control of 30th German Corps area, 614; illustrations 50, 605.
Foulkes, Gen. Charles, CB, CBE, DSO, CD: D Day plans, 30; commands 2nd Division, 33; Normandy, 172, 193; the breakout, 216, 236; on training, 276; across the Seine, 289-91; AntwerpTurnhout Canal, 366; commands 2nd Canadian Corps, 373; South Beveland, 412-13; commands 1st Canadian Corps in Italy, 426; returns to N.-W. Europe, 546; Rhineland, 550, 557; Western Netherlands, 565-6, 568-9, 573, 576, 578; Netherlands relief, 572, 586-7, 607; German surrender, 610, 613-14; other refs Appendix G, illustrations 604-5.
Four: 202.
Fowey: 73.
Franceville: 198.
Francoeur, Brigadier G., OBE, VD: Appendix G.
“Frank Force”: 600.
Franks, Commander R. D., DSO, OBE, DSC, RN: 396, 401.
Franqueville: 79-80, 128, 157, 160.
French Forces of the Interior: 368, 635.
“French Resistance” and “Maquis”: 61, 64, 121, 132n., 163.
Frénouville: 170.
Fresnes: 637.
Freuden Berg: 469.
Freve, Cpl. Ernest, MM: 363.
Frisian Islands: 563, 590-1, 610, 614.
Frogmen: enemy, 431.
Furnes: 328.
“Fusilade”, Operation: 300.
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Gacé: 254.
Gadebusch: 606.
Gaffey, Maj.-Gen. Hugh J.: 251.
Gagnon, Maj. J. J. D.: 220, 276n.
Gale, Gen. Sir Richard N., GCB, KBE, DSO, MC, ADC: 117.
Galgensteeg: 469.
Galloway, Lt.-Gen. A., KBE, CB, DSO, MC: 585.
Gamble, Lt.-Col. G. O., ED: 82, Appendix G.
Ganderkesee: 603.
Ganong, Brigadier J. E., ED: 172, 289-90, Appendix G.
Gapinge: 422.
Garcelles-Secqueville: 183, 186-7, 218, 220.
Gauvreau, Brigadier J. G., DSO, ED: 291, 328, 401- 2, Appendix G.
Gavin, Maj.-Gen. James N.: 430.
Gavrus: 149.
Geertruidenberg: 428, 443, 450.
Geilenkirchen: 429.
Geldern: 460, 462-4, 494, 496, 509, 514-15.
Genet, Brigadier J. E., CBE, MC, CD: Appendix G.
Gennep: 379, 387, 461, 464, 473, 475, 478, 481, 490.
George VI, HM King: 37, 269, 583, Appendix A.
Gerloch, Col. Bruno: 260.
Gerow, Lt.-Gen. L. T.: 251-2.
Geyr von Schweppenburg, Gen. Pz. Tps. Leo, Baron: 58, 141, 149-50.
Ghent: 326-30, 361, 396, 627, 632.
Ghent Canal: 326-7, 357, 361-4.
Ghent-Bruges Canal: 330.
Ghyvelde: 328.
Giberville: 171-2.
Gibson, Brigadier T. G., CBE, DSO, CD: 541, 550, Appendix G.
Gilbride, Brigadier W. P., CBE, DSO, ED Appendix G
Gilsa, Gen. Inf. Werner, Freiherr von und zu: 362.
Ginderich: 522.
Gironde Estuary: 50n.
Goch: Allied objective, 461-2, 465, 467, 474-6, 489; attacked, 478, 481-2, 484, 489; captured, 490; other refs 491-2, 494, 508.
Godensholt: 599-600.
Goes: 402.
“Gold” Beach: 72-6, 114, 625, 651, Appendix C.
“Goldflake”, Operation: 529.
Goldie, Lt. N. A.: 611.
“Goodwood”, Operation: 166-70, 176-9, 183, 194-5, 198.
“Gooseberries”. See “Mulberry”.
Gordon, Brigadier M. B. K., DSO, ED, CD: 111, 133.
Goring, Reichsmarschall Hermann: 57-8.
Gostling, Brigadier G. S. N., CBE, ED, CD: Appendix G.
Gottern: 487.
Gouda: 572
Gough, Brigadier J. R. R., CBE, ED: Appendix G.
Gouvix: 223.
Gower, Capt. P. E., MC: 104.
Graaf Jan: 395.
Grabstede: 600.
Graham, Maj.-Gen. D. A. H., CBE, DSO, MC: 430.
Graham, Maj.-Gen. Sir M. W. A. P., KBE, CB, MC: 629.
Graham, Air Vice-Marshal Ronald, CB, CBE, DSO, DSC, DFC: 13.
Grainville-Langannerie: 149, 225.
Grainville-sur-Odon: 226.
Grand Clos battery: 332.
Grand Essart: 288.
Grant, Brigadier G. M., CBE: Appendix G.
Granville: 310.
Gravelines: 346.
Gravenpolder: 402.
Graye-sur-Mer: 66, 69, 77, 104.
Grebbeberg: 572.
Grebbe Line: 572, 576-81, 584-7.
Grebbe River: 572-3.
“Greenline”, Operation: 169.
Gregory, Lt.-Col. A. S., DSO: 291, 484, 486.
“Grenade”, Operation: proposed, 456-7; postponed, 476; launched, 483; results, 508, 510; casualties, 522; other ref 515.
Grieth: 503.
Griethausen: 479-80.
Grietherbusch: 538.
Griffin, Maj. F. P.: 191.
Griffin, Brigadier H. S., DSO, ED: 98.
Griffiths, Lt.-Col. F. M., DSO: 112, 161.
Grimmond, WO II (CSM) J. S., DCM: 249.
Groede: 399.
Groningen: 553-5, 557, 561-2, 591-2, 601, 616, 618, illustration 499.
Groote Horst: 508.
Grossenkneten: 562.
Grover, Lt: Col. B. W. G., OBE, ED: Appendix G. Gruchy: 128, 155, 161.
Grüppenbuhren: 602.
Guderian, Col.-Gen. Heinz: 337, 447.
Guernsey: 50n.
Guingand, Maj.-Gen. Sir Francis de, KBE, CB, DSO: 200n., 317, 371-2, 374, 607.
Guise: 296.
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Haalderen: 567.
Haarlem: 572.
Hague, The: 572, 582, 584, 608, 614.
Haislip, Maj-Gen. Wade H.: 245.
Hakewill Smith, Maj: Gen. E., CB, CBE, MC: 398n.
Halder, Col.-Gen. Franz: 57.
Haldern: 532.
Halifaxes (Aircraft) : 218, 243, 339, 467.
“Halpenny Force”: 222-60.
Halpenny, Lt.-Col. W. W., ED: 223, 240n.
Halvenboom: 490.
Hamb: 515.
Hamburg: 360, 539, 548, 563, 572, 590, 604.
Hammerbruch: 514-16.
Hanover: 604.
Hansweert: 401.
Harderwijk: 578-9.
Haren: 561.
Harfleur: 334-5.
Harkness, Lt.-Col. Hon. D. S., GM, ED, PC, MP: 263.
“Harlequin”, Exercise: 11, 15.
Harlingen: 556.
Harringzelles: 352.
Harris, Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur Travers, GCB, OBE, AFC: Caen, 157; Falaise, 212-13, 218, 238; bombing of allied troops, 243-4; Le Havre, 335; Boulogne, 338; Escalles, 348; Walcheren, 411.
Harris, Lt: Col. R. A., OBE: 15.
Harris, Maj. Hon. W. E., OBE, ED, PC: 191n.
Harskamp: 587.
Harwich: 73.
Harz Mountains: 588.
Hatert: 612.
Hau: 476-7.
Haus Loo (fort) : 521.
Hausser, SS ObergruppenfUhrer (General) Paul: 149, 255, 261.
Hautmesnil: 208-9, 215, 222-4, 229, 243.
Hay, Lt.-Col. A. J.: 227.
“Haymaker”, Operation: 541, 566.
Headley Court: 152.
Headquarters Ships: 7.
Heaps, Lt. David, MC: 489.
Hedel: 444.
Heerewaarden: 567.
Hees, Die: 519.
Hees, Maj. Hon. George H., PC, MP: 404-5.
Heim, Lt: Gen. Ferdinand: 337, 339, 341-3.
Hekkens: 461-2, 469, 473, 478.
Helford River: 73.
Heligoland: 610.
Helmond Canal: 466.
Herbert, Capt. W. G., MC: 108.
“Herbstnebel”, Operation: 440n.
Herne Canal: 509.
Hérouville: 173.
Herquelingue: 337, 342, illustration 306.
Hesel: 598.
Heveskes: 593.
Hewitt, Vice-Admirai H. Kent, Hon. KCB: 8.
Heyst: 400.
Hill, Brigadier S. J. L., DSO, MC: 604.
Hill 61 (“Hillman”): 123.
Hill 262 (near Chambois): 260, 264.
Hill 262 (near Coudehard). See “Maczuga”.
Hilvarenbeek: 655.
Hilversum: 58, 360, 582, 616, 618, illustration 605.
Himmler, Reichsführer SS Heinrich: 54, 57-8, 574.
Hingst-Berg: 474.
Hitler, Adolf: Russian campaign, 48, 51; West Wall, 48, 50; Western defences, 54-9, 62; •D Day, 122; Normandy, 149-50, 151-2, 164, 177-9, 159n., 277-8; Falaise, 213-14, 220, 246-7, 254-5; Seine line, 285, 295-6; Antwerp, 301-3; Channel ports, 326, 328, 337, 346; flying bomba, 354; Ardennes, 440-1, 444, 446; Rhineland, 494-5, 509-10, 526, 534; Western Netherlands, 568, 581; German surrender, 588; commits suicide, 609; other rets 4, 64, 230, 272, 321, 448n., 563, 609, Appendix D.
Hirschfeld, Dr. H. M.: 584.
Hobart, Maj.-Gen. Sir Perey C. S., KBE, CB, DSO, MC: 11, 335n.
Hoch Elten: 480, 530, 534, 541-3, 546, 548, 566.
Hochstrasse: 471.
Hochwald: 461-2, 475, 492-3, 496, 501, 503-5, 508, 510-11, 513-14, 521, 640, illustrations 467.
“Hochwald Layback”: 462-4, 491, 496.
Hodges, Gen. Courtney H.: 203, 309, 312, 329, 387, 493, 508.
Hoedekenskerke: 369, 371, 401.
Hoenderlo: 578.
Hoenza-Driel: 455.
Hoffmeister, Maj.-Gen. B. M., CB, CBE, DSO, ED: 567, 576-79, 591-2, Appendix G, illustration 605.
Hohe Ley: 512.
Holland. See Netherlands.
Hollandschdiep: 424.
Hellen: 499-500.
Holwierde: 593.
Honfleur: 279.
Honriville: 344.
Hoofdplatt: 396-7.
Hoogerheide: 382-4.
Hook of Holland: 50n.
Hôpital du Bon Sauveur: 163.
Hopkins, Harry L.: 5-6.
Hornoy: 299n.
Horrocks, Lt.-Gen. Sir Brian G., KCB, KBE, DSO, MC: Arnhem, 313; 2nd Canadian Division under command, 456n.; Reichswald, 464, 466-7, 472, 476, 481, 490; Rhineland, 494, 514-15, 532, 538; other rets 437-8, illustration 435.
“Horse”, Operation: 452.
Houghton, Rear-Admiral F. L., CBE, RCN: illustration 115.
Houston, Col. R. L., CD: Appendix G.
Hoven: 574.
Hude: 602-3.
Hudleston, Air-Marshal Sir E. C., KCB, CBE 41, 466.
Hughes-Hallett, Vice-Admirai John, CB, DSO, MP: 9-10, 35n.
Huijbergen: 382.
Hull, Cordell: 19.
Hülsen: 598.
Hulst: 364.
Hulst Canal: 364.
Huntlosen: 601.
Hurendeich: 480.
Hurley, Col. J. J., OBE, ED: 351.
“Hurricane”, Operation: 409.
Hürtgen Forest: 429.
“Husky”, Operation: 33.
“Infatuate II”, 407-8, 411, 413.
“Initial Joint Plan”: 21-2, 71-2, 85, 88.
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Innes, Lt. D. G., MC: 406n.
Intelligence (Germait): 59-61, 75, 272.
“Interim Force”: 622.
International Red Cross: 583.
Invicta, HMS: 97.
Irvine, Lt.-Col. A. M., MBE, CD: 258.
Issel. See Ijssel. Isselrott: 537.
Issum: 515.
Ifs: 173, 176, 187, 216, 220, 222.
Ijssel River: bridgehead planning, 313, 427-8, 433, 531- 2, 541, 564, 569-70; fighting along, 547-8 550; crossing, 551-3, 565, 573; other refs 566, 571, 576- 7, 582, 584, illustration 499.
Ijsselmeer (“Zuider Zee”): 556, 572-6, 578-9, 583-4, 608-9, 614.
Ile de France, S’S.: 619.
Imperial War Graves Commission: 619.
“Infatuate”, Operation: 373, 379-80, 407n.-8; Air Plan, 409,419;
“Infatuate 1”,407-8,413;
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Jacob, Gen. Engr. Alfred: 49.
Jade River: 603.
James, Capt. P. H. G., RN: 535.
“Jantzen”, Exercise: 11.
Jefferson, Brigadier J. C., CBE, DSO, ED: commands 10th Infantry Brigade, 33; Kapelsche Veer, 452; commands “Lion” Group, 503; Hochwald, 505; Küsten Canal, 559; other rets 205, 326, Appendix G.
Jersey: 50n.
Jodl, Col.-Gen. Alfred: Chief of Operations Staff, 95; D Day, 122; Falaise, 254; von Rundstedt report to, 320; Antwerp opening, 381; German surrender, 610. Johanson, Lt.-Col. J. W., ED: Appendix G.
Johnson, Lt. J.: 431.
Johnston, Brigadier I. S., CBE, DSO, ED: 567, 592-3, Appendix G.
Joint Chiefs of Staff, United States: 20, 285.
“Joint Outline Maintenance Project”: 82. 85, 87.
Jones, Col. CEF, OBE: 639.
Jones, Brigadier J. R. B., DSO, OBE, CD: Appendix G.
Jones, Lt.-Col. T. S.: 219.
Jort: 250.
“Jubilee”, Operation: 9.
Juist: 590.
Jümme River: 598.
“Juno” Beach: 72-6, 625, 651, Appendix C.
“Jupiter”, Operation: 19, 166.
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“Kangaroos”. See Armoured personnel carriers.
Kapellen: 514-16.
Kapelsche Veer: 450, 452, 454, 484, illustration 434.
Karlsruhe: 527-8.
Kassel. See Cassel.
Kasteel Blijenbeek: 490.
Katchanoski, Cpl. P. P., DCM: 483.
“Kate”, Exercise: 40.
Katzen-Berg: 501.
Keane, Col. R. A., DSO, OBE, CD: 455.
Keating, Capt. W. L., MC: 483.
Keefler, Maj: Gen. R. H., CBE, DSO, ED: commands 2nd Division, 373; Walcheren, 402; Rhineland, 497; Hochwald, 513; commands 3rd Division, 531n.; Rhine crossing, 539; Emmerich, 541; results of advance, 557; Western Netherlands, 567, 591, 594-5; German surrender, 613; other rets 557, 621, Appendix G, illustration 605.
Keeken: 473.
Keitel, Field-Marshal Wilhelm: 57, 122, 149, 320.
Kekerdom: 473.
Kellen: 479-80.
Keller, Maj.-Gen. R. F. L., CBE: Exercise “Pirate”, 12; D Day plans, 34, 38, 76-7, 80, 82; D Day, 91, 97- 8, 111; the bridgehead, 126, 135, 147; Caen, 161-2; Operation “Atlantic”, 172; wounded, 224; other ref Appendix G.
Kempen: 509.
Kempenfelt, HMS: 95.
Kernwerk: 419.
Kervenheim: 492-4, 502, 505, 513-14.
Kesselring, Field-Marshal Albert: 526, 533-4.
Keyes, Admiral of the Fleet The Lord, of Zeebrugge and Dover, GCB, KCVO, CMG, DSO, RN: 4, 6.
“Keystone”, Operation: 553.
Kiel: 590.
Kijkuit: 364.
King, Fleet Admiral Ernest J.: 6.
King, HM The. See George VI.
King, Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie, OM, CMG, PC: 37, 43-4, 46, 622.
Kingston-McCloughry, Air Vice-Marshal E. J., CB, CBE, DSO, DFC: 144.
Kirchkimmen: 602.
Kirk, Admirai Alan G., Hon. KCB: 73.
Kitching, Maj.-Gen. George, CBE, DSO, CD: 33, 202, 222, 276, 575, Appendix G.
Kirsel: 503-5.
Klaehn, Col. P. C., OBE, ED: 352, 399n.
Kleffel, Gen. Cav. Philipp: 570.
Kluge, Field-Marshal Günther von: appointed C-in-C west, 150; commands Army Gp. “B”, 179; the breakout, 194-5; Falaise Road, 214; Falaise, 246-7; 254-6; other ref 165.
Knapheide: 435.
Knight, Brigadier A. F. B., OBE, CD: Appendix G.
Koenig, Général d’Armée Marie-Pierre, Hon. CB: 635.
Kôhn, Col.: 178.
Kolkhagen: 604.
Krabbendijke: 401.
Kranenburg: 464, 470-4, 477, 480, illustration 466.
Krefeld: 379-80, 387, 509, 533.
Krewerd: 593.
Kruisstraat: 383.
“Kruschen”, Exercise: 10-11.
Küsten Canal: defence of, 558; crossing, 559-61, 602; advance from, 594, 597-8.
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La Bijude: 160.
La Bouille: 286-90.
La Capelle: 340.
Lace, Brigadier F. D., DSO, OBE, ED: Appendix G.
La Chenaie: 290-1.
La Cressonière: 243.
Ladbergen: 604.
La Délivrande: 111.
La Fère: 296.
La Ferté-Macé: 265n.
La Folie: 160.
La Haye du Puits: 141.
La Hève: 335-6.
Laing, Brigadier H. V. D., CBE, ED, CD p, 215, Appendix G.
Laison: Action of the, 229-31, 237-41; other refs 215, 248, illustration 146.
Lancasters (aircraft) : 218, 243, 339, 350.
Landing craft: types, 7-8; shortage, 22; invasion, 9, 96- 109; losses, 101-2; assault (LCA), 96-7; assault (Hedgerow) (LCA(HR)), 7-9, 12, 75, 98; flak (LCF), 417; gun large (LCG (L)) 7, 9, 75, 97, 99, 417; medium (LCG (M)), 7n., 417; infantry, large (LCI(L)), 8, 1,10n.; infantry, small, 416; mechanized (LCM:), 535, 571; support (LCS) 7n., 97, 99, 101; support, light (LCS(L)), 97, 99; tank (LCT), 7, 9, 75, 100-3, 107, 416; tank, rocket (LCT(R)), 7, 9, 75, 97-8, 196; vehicle, personnel (LCV(P)), 535; see also DUKW and Landing Ships.
Landing Ships: landing ship infantry (LSI), 96-7; Landing ship tank (LST): 8; see also Landing Craft and ships by name.
“Land Mattresses”: 408.
Landwehr Canal: 542.
Lane, Brigadier J. N., DSO: 435n., Appendix G.
Langrune-sur-Mer: 77, 110, 114, 123.
Langannerie: 224-9.
Langstraat: 514.
La Panne: 328.
La Rivière: 76.
La Rochelle: 301.
Lasson: 138.
“Last”, Exercise: 40.
La Trésorerie: 340-1.
La Trinité: 130.
Latzen Busch: 520n.
La Valette: 104.
La Villeneuve: 153-4.
Learment, Maj. J. D., DSO: 128, 132n.
Leatherhead: 152.
Le Bas de Ranville: 171.
Le Beny Bocage: 165.
Lebisey, Lebisey Wood: 115, 160, 162.
Le Bourg-St. Léonard: 252, 260.
Le Buisson: 290-1.
Le Buquet: 291.
Leclerc, Gen. Jacques: 283.
Leda River: 561-2, 591, 594-8.
Lee, Lt. F.: 292n.
Leech, Brigadier G. C., OBE,. CD: Appendix G.
Leer: advancing to, 557, 562; capture of, 563, 591, 594- 7; other rets 598, 602.
Leerort: 595-6.
Leeuwarden: 556.
Le Fresne-Camilly: 105-6, 111.
Leggat, Brigadier W. C., DSO, ED: Appendix G.
Leghorn: 529.
Le Haut de Bretteville: 135.
Le Havre: planning, 17, 26, 39, 82, 267-8, 279, 282, 309-10, 329, 359; German defences, 50n., 94, 296-7, 300-1; capture of, 319n., 323, 330-7, 339, 355, 358; other rets 95, 203, 326, 338, 627.
Lehmann, Maj.: 124.
Leicester, Brigadier B. W., DSO: 77, 412, 414.
Leiden: 572.
Leigh-Mallory, Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford L., KCB, DSO: D Day plans, 9, 19, 22, 30, 41, 71-2, 74; D Day, 96; Caen, 142, 144, 158n.; Normandy, 169, 211-12; Boulogne, 338; Walcheren, 374, 377-8, 408, 420; other rets 89.
Leine: 548.
Le Mans: 63, 165, 182, 220, 232, 234, 654.
Le Marais: 196.
Lembeck: 604.
Le Merlerault: 122.
Le Mesnil-Patry: 140.
Lemgo: 630.
Lendrum, Lt.-Col. R. M., DSO: 488.
Leopold Canal: German defences, 362-3, 365, 369, 395; attack across, 388, 392-3, 396-8, 400; other refs 361, 367, 371-2, illustration 402.
Le Petit Homme: 196.
Le Pont sans Pareil: 351.
Le Portel: 342-3.
Les Andelys: 294.
Les Buissons: 132.
Les Iles de Bernières: 76.
Lessay: 63.
Letendre, Rfn. S. J., DCM: 394.
Letson, Maj.-Gen. H. F. G., CB, CBE, MC, ED: 634.
Lett, Brigadier Sherwood, CBE, DSO, MC, ED, CD: 172, Appendix G.
Lett, Lt: Col. S. M., DSO: 498.
Leucht, Die: 515.
Leuth: 472.
Le Vey: 111.
Lewis, Lt.-Col. T. C., DSO: 399n.
Lézarde River: 332-5.
Liège: 214, 283, 307, 320, 323, 365, 441-2, 449.
Lillebonne: 297.
Lilley, Brigadier L. G. C., DSO, CD: Appendix G.
Lind, Brigadier J. S. H., DSO, ED: Appendix G.
Lindemans, Christian: 313n.
Linge, Heinz: 122n.
Lingen: 614.
Linz: 544.
“Lion” Group: 503-5.
Lion-sur-Mer: 66-7,76-7, 114-15, 125.
Lippe River: 509.
Lippstadt: 545.
Lisieux: 129, 177, 266-7, 279, 294, 627.
Liska, Maj: Gen. A.: 368.
Lister, Brigadier J. F. A., CBE, CD: Appendix G.
Lith: 435.
Little, Admirai Sir Charles, GCB, GBE: 9-10, 19.
“Little Tobruk”: 399.
Livarot: 266.
Lochem: 546-7.
Lochtenberg: 366-7, 381. Loga: 595, 597.
Loire River: planning, 24, 83-4, 145, 151, 211, 232-4; other refs 272n., 285.
Loon-Plage: 327.
Louvain: 310.
Louviers: 267, 279-81, 285, 294.
Louvières-en-Auge: 252.
Lovat, Brigadier The Lord, DSO, MC: 117.
Luc-sur-Mer: 77, 115, 123, 130.
Ludendorff Bridge: 524.
Ludendorff, Field-Marshal Erich: 214.
“Lumberjack”, Operation: 524.
Lüneburg: 604.
Lunéville: 386.
“Lüttich”, Operation: 214, 232-3.
Lüttingen: 518.
Lüttwitz, Gen. Pz. Tps. Heinrich Freiherr von: 463, 477-8, 487, 495, 500, 507, 533.
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Maas River: crossings, 312-13, 316, 446-50, 45Z-5, 466, 481; winter operations, Chap. XVII, passim; “Veritable”, 460-1, 473, 478, 495, 508, 514, 628; flooding, 476; defences, 463; Lower Maas, 391, 424, 428-9, 464; other rets 381, 475, 490, 494, 566, 585, 632.
Maastricht: 283, 301, 323, 437-40.
Maas-Waal Canal: 460.
McAvity, Lt.-Col. J. M., DSO, MBE: 577.
McClenaghan, Col. V. S. C., OBE, MC, ED: 630.
McConnell, Lt.-Col. W. W. K., CD: Appendix G.
McCormick, Lt. W. F.: 112.
McCreery, Hon. Capt. A. E.: 611.
Macdonald, Col. B. F., DSO, CD: 488n.
McEvoy, Air Commodore T. N.: 378.
Maclntyre, Lt.-Col. K. W., DSO: 489.
Mackenzie, Lt: Col. DA, DSO: 552.
MacLachlan, Lt.-Col. G. M.: 290.
MacLauchlan, Lt.-Col. D. G.: 191, 205.
MacLean, Brigadier A. T., CBE, MC, VD: 324, 543.
McLean, Brigadier K. G.: 307n.
MacMillan of MacMillan, General Sir G. H. A., of Knap, KCB, KCVO, CBE, DSO, MC: 538, 565.
McNaughton, Gen. Hon. A. G. L., CH, CB, CMG, DSO, CD, PC: “Rattle” conference, 9; pre-D-Day exercises, 28-9; command of Canadian Army, 31, 34; training of 3rd Division, 34; responsibilities, 42; other refs 33, 41.
McQueen, Col. J. G., ED: 206.
McQueen, Col. M. V., OBE, ED: 608.
McTavish, Lt.-Col. F. A., DSO, CD: Appendix G.
Maczek, Maj.-Gen. S.: Chambois, 256; Ghent, 364; on the Maas, 435; Western Netherlands, 557, 561-2; Varel, 598; illustration 605.
Magdeburg: 539.
Magny: 263.
Maintenance Areas: 625-6.
“Maisie”: 289-90.
Maisy: 93.
Maizières: 231, 240-I.
Major, Pte. Léo, DCM: 556.
Makkum: 556.
Maldegem: 361.
Malines: 406.
Malon: 160.
Mann, Maj.-Gen. C. C., CBE, DSO, CD: Chief of Staff, First Canadian Army, 33; Caen, 196; APCs., 210; air support for “Totalize”, 212; Falaise, 238n., 252, 268; Walcheren, 379n.; Netherlands relief, 607; other refs Appendix G, illustration 115.
Mannheim: 309.
Manteuffel, Gen. Pz. Tps. Hasso von: 440.
Maquis. See French Resistance.
Marcelet: 153.
Marcks, Gen. Arty. Erich: 64, 124.
Mardick: 327-8.
Margival: 149.
Marienbaum: bombing of, 493; defences, 509; capture, 511-14; other rets 487, 495, 516.
Mark River: 424.
“Market-Garden”, Operation: 312-22, 330-1, 359, 361, 428.
Marlborough: 340.
Marne River: 296.
Marquise: 355.
Marshall, General of the Army George C., Hon. GCB: Grand strategy, 5-6, 19-20; Arnhem, 308; Eisenhower’s opinion of, 565; Scheldt, 389; Ardennes, 449; Rhine crossing, 529, 543-4; Prague, 544.
Marsum: 593-4.
Martin, Maj. J. R.: 137n.
Materborn: Defences, 462; planning, 464-5, 469; attack, 473-4, 476-8; other rets 461, 491. Mather, Lt.-Col. N. L. C., OBE, ED: Appendix
Matheson, Col. F. M., DSO, ED: 105, 137-8. Mathieu, Col. J. E. G. P., DSO, ED: 107.
Matthews, Maj: Gen. A. B., CBE, DSO, ED, CD: CCRA, 2nd Canadian Corps, 33; Leopold Canal, 393; Walcheren, 407, 419; commands 2nd Infantry Division, 426; Rhineland, 470, 488, 492, 507, 517- 18; advances to North Sea, 546, 554, 557, 562; Oldenburg, 601-3; German surrender, 613; illustrations 435, 605.
Matthews, Maj. G. R.: 175.
Maubeuge: 307.
Mauritius, HMS: 170.
May-sur-Orne: planning, 186-7, 207-9; attacked, 188, 191-3; capture, 218-19.
Mayenne: 182.
Meer: 559.
Megen: 655.
Megill, Maj.-Gen. W. J., DSO, CD: Normandy, 172, 192, 205; Dunkirk, 327; Scheldt, 384; Walcheren Causeway, 404-5; Rhineland, 470, 496, 519; Appendix G.
Meijel: 429.
Meindl, Gen. Para. Tps. Eugen: 447, 490, 495, 519, 533.
Meitzel, Lt. Bernhard-Georg: 227-8.
Meldram, Col. J. M., OBE: 103.
“Melville” Bridge: 543.
Melville, Brigadier J. L., OBE, MC, ED: 543.
Menny, Lt.-Gen. Erwin: 263.
Menzelen: 522.
Merxplas: 368.
Metzekath: 515.
Meuse River: planning, 427-8, 531, 655-6; crossings, 492; other rets 24, 309, 444, 469. See also Maas. Meuse-Escaut Junction Canal: 313, 365n.
Meyer, Lt: Col. Hubert: 130.
Meyer, SS Brigadeführer (Mai: Gen.) Kurt: atrocities, 129n., 132; trial, 136n.; commands 12th SS, 129n., 153; the bridgehead, 130-3, 137; Carpiquet, 153; Caen, 161; promoted, 221; Falaise Road, 221, 230.
“Mickey Fins”, Operation: 435.
Middelaar: 428-9.
Middelbourg, Belgium: 398.
Middelburg, Netherlands: 421.
“Mike” Beach: “Mike Green”, 102, 106; “Mike Red”, 102, 106, 118; other rets 76-81, 106, illustration 83. Military Government. See Civil Affairs.
Millingen: 462n., 473, 532, 538-9, 546.
Mimoyecques: 355.
Minden: 604.
Mines, minesweeping: French coast, 56, 69; Ostend, 328; Cap Gris Nez, 352-4; floating, 431-2; sweeping, 90, 422.
Mingay, Lt.-Col. J. D., MBE: Appendix G.
Mitchell (aircraft): 189, 240, 615.
Model, Field-Marshal Walter: commands Army Group “B”, 254; Falaise, 255; Seine Crossing, 285, 296; Antwerp, 301; Arnhem, 314; Ardennes, 441; suicide, 545; other rets 303, 320.
Moerhuisen: 394.
Moerkerke: 362-3.
Moershoofd: 393-4.
Moissy: 260.
Molbergen: 598.
Molentje: 362.
Mollberg: 601.
Moncel, Maj: Gen. R. W., DSO, OBE: commands 4th Canadian Armoured Brigade, 240n.; commands “Tiger” Group, 500; Hochwald, 503, 507, 511; Bad Zwischenahn, 599; other rets 326, Appendix G, illustration 605.
Mons: 320,
Monschau:-’ 449.
Montague, Lt.-Gen. Hon. P. J., CB, CMG, DSO, MC, VD, CD: 520, 629.
Montboint: 240.
Mont de Cérisi: 84.
Montgomery of Alamein, Field-Marshal The Viscount, KG, GCB; DSD :; C-in-C 21st Army Group, 20-1; Operation “Overlord”, 21, 30; employment of Canadian Army, 30, 32, 42-5; pre-D-Day exercises, 37-8, 238; visita Canadian formations, 46-7, 480, 514n.; D Day plans, 72, 83-4; re decision to launch “Neptune”, 89; arrives in Normandy, 141; Bradley’s tribute, 141n.; control of Normandy battle, 141-6, 272-3; directives, 18 Jun, 144; 19 Jun, 145; 30 Jun, 151, Appendix D; 10 Jul, 165; 21 Jul, 181-3; 27 Jul, 198-200; 6 Aug, 232; 11 Aug, 234, 236; 20 Aug, 266-8, amended 28 Aug, 297; 26 Aug, 282-3; 31 Aug, 298; 14 Sep, 312-13, 359-60; 3 Sep, 323-4; 13 Sep, 358; 27 Sep, 378-9; 9 Oct, 387-8; 16 Oct, 389, Appendix E; 2 Nov, 420; 16 Dec, 439; 21 Jan, 456; 9 Mar, 530-1; 28 Mar, 539; 5 Apr, 548; 12 Apr, 572; 22 Apr, 587, 590; Canadian formations to Continent, 152; Caen, 153, 156-8; Normandy, 164-8, 177, 179, 272-3; the breakout, 195, 200-2; Crerar controversy with Crocker, 197-8; ground command, 204; Falaise, 206, 210, 233-4, 236, 245, 249-52, 266; difficulty with Crerar, 303-7; Arnhem, 310, 312-14; Channel ports, 324, 329-31, 336-7, 345, 355-7; Antwerp, 356-9; Scheldt, 373-4, 377-9, 388-90, 408, 420, 425, 434; Rhineland, 427-8, 437-9, 455-7, 507, 521, 526. 528; Ardennes, 441-4, 449-50; Rhine, 530-1, 534, 539-41; Netherlands, 526, 562-5, 569, 587, 590; Netherlands relief, 582-5; German surrender, 609- 10; congratulates Canadians, 612; other rets 60, 150- 1, 185-6, 196, 231, 267, 271, 279, 294, 324, 326, 361, 373, 381, 391, 464, 533, 543-4, 551, 557, 620- 1, illustrations 50, 466. See also under Eisenhower, Dwight D.
Mont Lambert: 337-41, illustration 306.
Mont Pinçon: 84, 165, 210, 215.
Mook: 458, 460-1, 464, 468, 473, 475, 478.
Moorburg: 598.
Mooshof: 498-9.
Morgan, Lt.-Gen. Sir F. E., KCB: appointed COSSAC, 9, 14, 29; “Overlord” plan, 14, 18, 20-1, 23; COSSAC, 21-3, 30, 71, 82, 85; with 1st (British) Corps, 29; Canadian liaison with, 29-30; Deputy Chief of Staff SHAEF, 143; other ref 635.
Mors: 509.
Mortain: planning, 182, 214, 654; German offensive, 222, 233-4, 246-7, 270n.
Morteaux-Couliboeuf: 252, 254-5, 259.
Morton, Maj.-Gen. R. O. G., CBE, CD: Appendix
Morton, Brigadier R. E. A., DSO, CD: 107.
Mosquitoes (aircraft): 243, 339, 516.
Moulines: 236.
Mountbatten, Admirai The Earl, of Burma, KG, GCSI, GCIE, GCVO, KCB, DSO, PC: 6, 9.
Moyland: Moyland Wood, 483-4, 489; other refs 477, 482-94.
Moyzisch: 59n.
Muance River: 181.
“Mulberry” harbours: 18, 85, 87, 141, 145;
Mulberry “B”, 625.
Mulde River: 588.
Müller, Regierungsrat: 64.
Munich: 544.
Münster: 310, 313, 531; “triangle”, 310, 329.
Murchie, Lt: Gen. J. C., CB, CBE, CD: 42, 620, Appendix A.
Murdoch, Brigadier W. S., OBE, ED, CD: Appendix C.
Murphy, Brigadier W. C., CBE, DSO, ED: 570, 581, Appendix G.
Mutual Aid, United Nations: 624.
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“Nan” Beach: “Nan White”, 98, 107-8, 110; “Nan Green”, 107; “Nan Red”, 98, 102, 108, 110; other refs 76-81.
Nancy. 303.
Namsum: 593.
Nantes: 82-4.
Nassau: 381.
National Resources Mobilization Act: 632-3.
Nauta, Dr. E. L.: 421n.
Naval support: invasion, 75, 93-100, 147, 170; Le Havre, 332-4; Scheldt, 371-2, 413-14, 417; other refs 7, 8, 12.
Naylor, Maj.-Gen. R. F. B., CB, CBE, DSO: 629.
Nécy: 259.
Neder Rijn: planning, 312-13, 379, 428, 431, 433-4, 531, 546; crossing, 316, 481, 530n., 564-76; other refs 429, 442, 462n., 580-1, 608.
Neede: 546.
Nelson, HMS: 94.
“Nelson” (code-word) : 414.
“Neptune”, Operation: inception, 21; training for, 36, 38; object of, 71; air operations preceding, 73, 91; role of supporting arms in, 80-1; operations after, 82, 85; date for, 87; casualties, 119, Appendix C.
Netherlands District: 585-6, 591, 609.
Netherlands Forces of the Interior: 567, 585.
Netherlands Government. 416, 581-2, 584.
Netherlands Military Administration: 585n.
Netherlands relief: 585-7, 606-9.
Netterden: 546.
Neufchâtel: 280, 282, 297, 299.
Newman, Capt. W. C.: 404.
Nicklin, Lt.-Col. J. A., OBE: 537.
Nieder-Krüchten: 495.
Niers River: 461, 478, 489-90.
Nieuport: 328.
Nieuwe Schans: 557.
Nijmegen: bridges, 313-14, 431-2; planning, 379, 428, 564-7; Cleve highway, 461-2, 469-74; flooding, 480; other rets 312, 321, 388, 430, 437-8, 443, 468n., 475-6, 531, 608.
Nijmegen Salient: 381-2, 442, 564.
“Nimbus”, Exercise: 10.
Ningles: 342.
“Noah”, Operation: 433.
Noires Mottes: 346-50.
Noorder Canal: 429.
Nordhorn: 614.
Norrey-en-Bessin: 78, 80, 126, 135-40.
North Brabant: 443.
Northern Group of Armies. See 21 st Army Group.
Nuttel: 602.
Nürnberg: 588.
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O’Connor, Lt.-Gen. Sir Richard, GCB, KCB, DSO: 147, 168.
Octeville-sur-Mer: 332, 334, 336.
Oder River: 527.
Odon River: 81, 112, 147, 150, 165, 169, 171.
Office of Strategic Services (OSS): 635n.
Oldenburg. planning, 548, 590-1; capture, 559, 562, 598-603; other rets 613, 616, 628.
Oliver, Admirai Sir G. N., GBE, KCB, DSO: commands Force “J”, 35; comment on 3rd Division, 38; D Day, 91, 97-8, 101, 103.
“Omaha” Beach: 72-4, 94, 113-14, 651-2, Appendix C.
Ommen: 554.
Oorderen: 365.
Oostburg: 398-9.
Oosterbeek: 566-9.
Oosterhout: 428, 444, 446, 454, 567.
Oosthoek: 393.
Oostkappelle: 411.
Operations. See by code name.
Opheusden: 581.
Oppenheim: 524.
Orival: 286-7.
Orne River: planning, 16, 72, 76, 81, 115, 142, 145, 168, 209; crossing, 157, 162-3, 169-75, 215, 255-6; other rets 112, 115-16, 149, 160, 179, 181-5, 199, 210, 254.
Oss: 583.
Ossendrecht: 381-2.
Ostend: 328, 355, 371, 388, 412-13.
Osterscheps: 598.
Oterdum: 593.
Otterloo: 546, 566, 573, 576-9, 587.
Otterloo, “Battle” of: 578.
Ottersum: 478.
Otway-Ruthven, Capt. G. R. N.: 98, 107, 109.
Oudelande: 401.
Ouistreham: planning, 39, 76, 182; bombardment, 93; attack, 117, 123, 196-7; other rets 198, 625.
Overijssel : 591-2.
Overijssel Canal: 556-7.
“Overlord”, Operation: planning, Chap. I, passim, 44; Canadian participation, 28, 34, 42; air force participation, 41, 91; Operation “Cicero”, 59n.; Canadian casualties for first six days of, 140-1; other rets 3, 48.
Oxland, Air Vice-Marshal R. D., CB, CBE: 372. Oye: 345.
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Paget, Gen. Sir Bernard C. T., GCB, DSO, MC: “Rattle” Conference, 9, 10, 12; appointed C-in-C Middle East, 20; employment of Canadian troops, 29, 31.
Pangman, Lt.-Col. J. E. C., DSO, ED, CD: 488-9.
Pannerdensch Canal: 431, 434, 462n., 565-6, 568, 571.
“Panther” tanks: casualties, 132, 137-8, 164, 264; Falaise, 247-8; other rets 129, 161, 189, 192, 221, 227, 497, 499.
Panzerfaust: 501, 505, 579, 596.
Papen, Franz von: 59n.
Paris: planning, 185, 211, 233, 267, 283, 654; German fears, 167, 179, 272; other rets 24, 58, 64, 164, 185, 285.
Pas de Calais: planning, 15, 17, 267, 282-3, 321, 329, 358; German deception, 59, 75, 125, 185, 272; Allied entry, 297, 307-8; other refs 310, 344.
Passchendaele: 326.
Patch, Gen. A. M.: 269.
Pathfinder force: 339.
Patrols: 435.
Patton, Gen. George S. Jr.: commands Third US Army, 181-2; enters battle, 203; Falaise, 233-4; stopped at Army Group boundary, 245-6, 251; Seine, 251-2; and Canadian liaison, 258; halted, 309, 317; Arnhem, 312; goes on defensive, 386; Rhine, 429, 524, 534; Ruhr, 437; Ardennes, 449; other refs 269, 318.
Pauls-Berg: 501.
Peck, Col. C. A., OBE, CD: Appendix G.
Peenemünde Rocket Research Institute: 354.
Perenboom: 444.
Périers: 66.
Perrin, Capt. K. E.: illustration 435.
Petch, Lt: Col. C.: 111, 128, 189.
Petit Andelys: 294.
Petit Enfer: 114.
“Phantom”: 259.
PIAT: 137, 175, 205-6, 385, 405, 512.
Pickert, Lt.-Gen. Wolfgang: 221, 224.
Pierrefitte: 265. Pierrepont: 106, 111.
Pierre d’Entremont: 84.
Piers, Commodore D. W., DSC, CD: illustration 115.
Pinto, Lt.-Col. Oreste: 313.
“Pirate”, Exercise: 12-13, 36.
Piron, Col. B. E. M.: 265n.
Piocher, Lt: Gen. Hermann: 454-5, 484, 546, 607.
Plow, Maj.-Gen. E. C., CBE, DSO: Appendix G.
“Plunder” Operation: 530-5, 564-6, 571.
Plutzer, Dr. Friedrich- 607.
Plymouth: 73.
Pocock, Lt.-Col. J. M., OBE, ED, CD: Appendix G.
“Pointblank”, Operation: 22.
Point 67: 174-5. Point 73: 503.
Point 117: 262.
Point 122: 183, 186, 208, 216, 219, 264.
Point 151: 225.
Point 168: 249-50. Point 170: 214. Point 180: 214.
Point 195: 209, 214, 222, 225-31.
Point 206: 214, 222-3, 229-30.
“Pomegranate”, Operation: 169.
Pont Audemer: 279.
Pont de l’Arche: 280, 282, 287, 294, 297.
Pont l’Evêque: 266.
Poppel: 655.
Port du Gravier: 287-91.
Port-en-Bessin: 72, 95, 142, 625.
Porteous, Maj. C. R. H., DSO: 402.
Portsmouth: 11, 35-6, 73, 89-90, 200n..
Poses: 294.
Potshausen: 598.
Powell, Lt: Col. J. W., DSO, MC: 191n.
Praest: 532.
Prague: 545n.
Prefabricated harbours. See “Mulberry”.
Priest (105-mm. self-propelled gun): 37, 98, 128n., 209-10, 335n.
“Primrose”, Exercise: 10.
Prince David, HMCS.: 109.
Prior, Commander R. M., DSO, DSC, RN: 344.
Prisoners of War. See Casualties.
Proctor, Lt: Col. J. W., OBE, ED: Appendix G.
Prüm: 449.
Pugsley, Rear-Admirai A, F., CB, DSO, RN: commands Group GJ1, 98; D Day, 102; Calais, 344; Scheldt, 371, 412-14; Frisian Islands, 590.
Putanges: 251n.
Putot-en-Bessin: 78, 80, 115, 126, 135-8, 140.
Putte: 381.
Pyramide: 469.
“Quadrant” Conference: 18.
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Queen Emma, HMS: 97.
Quer Dam: 471-2.
Querenstede: 600.
Quiberon Bay: 82-3, 273, 301n.
“Quick Anger”, Operation: 567, 569, 570n.
“Quicksilver”, Exercise: 75.
Quillebeuf: 294.
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Radar: 70, 95, 128, 135, 144, 376, 443.
Raeder, Grand-Admirai Erich: 57.
Ralston, Col. Hon. J. L., CMG, DSO, ED, PC: 31-2, 42.
Ram tanks and gun tractors: 37, 335n., 500, 556.
Ramillies, HMS: 94.
Ramsay, Admirai Sir Bertram H., KCB, KBE, MVO: opinion of DUKWs, 8; “Overlord”, 19, 30; “Neptune”, 71; Order of The Day, 73; H Hour, 88-9; D Day, 95-6; Calais, 344; Scheldt, 371, 379n., 388, 413-14; Antwerp opening, 422; illustration 500.
Randwijk: 568-9. .
“Rankin” Cases “A”, “B”, & “C”. 15.
Ranville: 115, 171, 13. Rastede: 601.
“Rattle” Conference: 9-10, 14.
Rauray: 147.
“Rawlinson”, Operation: 198, 201.
Rawlins, Maj.-Gen. S. B., CB, CBE, DSO, MC: 566-70, 580, illustration 605.
Redon: 83.
Regensburg: 544.
Rehabilitation: 616.
Reichelt, Lt.-Gen. Paul: 607.
Reichswald: planning, 433, 464; offensive against, 434- 5, 467-9, 472-3, 475-8, 481, 494-5; German defences, 461-3, 489; other tels 430, 438, 442, 515n., 541, 640.
Reinforcements: infantry, 284-5, 385-6, 458, 630-3; enemy, 386; other rets 87, 290.
Reinhard, Gen. Inf. Hans: 447.
Reinhardt, Col.: 422.
Renier, Dr. G. J.: 365n.
Rennie, Mai: Gen. T. G., CB, DSO, MBE: 433, 468, 531, 538, illustration 466.
Repatriation: 615-19.
Resistance forces. See French Resistance.
Retranchement: 399.
Rheims: 610.
Rhine River: advance to, 309-10, 316-17, 323, 389; crossing, 312, 321, 330, 379, 427-9, 431, 455-7, 556- 7, 565; Rhineland offensive, 436-7, 439-40, Chaps. XVIII-XIX, passim; other refs 568-70, 582, 584, 603, 606, 641, illustration 498.
Rhineland: Battre of: Chaps: XVIII-XIX, passim.
Richardson, Maj: Gen. C. L., CB, CBE, DSO: 213.
Richter, Lt. Gen. Wilhelm: 66-7, 119, 124, 129-30.
Ricklingen: 604.
Rindern: 479.
Risle River: 39, 256, 279, 286.
Ritchie, Lt.-Col. B. R., ED: 498.
Ritchie, Gen. Sir N. M., GBE, KCB, DSO, MC: 197, 535.
Riviera: 269n.
Roaf, Brigadier W. G. H., OBE, ED: Appendix G.
Robb, Air Marshal Sir J. M., GCB, KBE, DSO, DFC, AFC: 409n.
Robehomme: 116-17.
Robertmesnil: 222.
Roberts, Mai: Gen. G. P. B., CB, DSO, MC: 494, 502.
Roberts, HMS: 94, 157, 170, 417.
Roberts, Brigadier J. A., DSO, ED: 399n., 473, 500, 597, Appendix G.
Robinson, Brigadier G. W., CBE, ED: 600, Appendix G.
Robinson, Lt.-Col. W. G. M., OBE: Appendix G.
Rochefort: 441.
Rockingham, Maj.-Gen. J. M., CB, CBE, DSO, ED: Verrières, 190, 193n.; commands 9th Infantry Brigade, 202; Boulogne, 340, 343; Scheldt, 396; Rhineland, 479-80, 502, 556; Rhine crossing, 538; Leda crossing, 595-6; other rets 354, Appendix G.
Rodger, Maj: Gen. N. E., CBE, CD: 33, 231, 268, 378, 433, 610, Appendix G.
Rodgers, Maj. D. M., DSO: 497.
Rodney, HMS: 157.
Roer River: flooding, 429, 491, 493; dams, 457, 475, 478n.; valley, 429, 476; other rets 429, 476. Roermond: 387, 437, 450, 464, 475, 495-6, 508. Rommel, Field-Marshal Erwin: Africa, 51; western defences, 54-8, 61-4, 88; D Day, 121; bridgehead, 149-50; Normandy, 162, 165, 178-9, 255; wounded, 179.
Roosendaal: 363, 371-2, 380, 390, 655.
Roosevelt, President Franklin D.: Grand strategy, 5-6, 13; appoints Eisenhower, 19-20; Operation “Overlord”, 24; Rhineland, 436; Rhine crossing, 528; illness, 544; Netherlands relief, 582, 583-4.
Roschof: 516-17.
Rosel: 138.
Ross, Brigadier J. S., DSO, CD: Appendix G.
Ross, Col. N. H., DSO, ED, CD: 220n.
Rosskamp: 483.
Rostrup: 600. Rots: 136, 138-9.
Rotterdam: 331, 359, 572, 582, 608-9, 614.
Rouen: planning, 17, 39, 236, 267; capture, 280, 287-8, 292-8; other rets 24, 63, 82, 203, 286, 324, 356n., 626.
Roulers: 326.
“Roundup”, Operation: 4-5, 28.
Rouvres: 240-1.
Rowley, Lt.-Col. J. W. H., DSO: 499-500, 539.
Royal Military College of Canada: 638.
Ruhr area: planning, 312-13, 316-17, 323, 359, 378-80, 389-90, 427, 449; attacked, 282, 307-10, 387-8, 409, 437, 530, 532, 539, 543; encirclement, 545; other rets 440, 455-6, 526-8.
Runcie, Lt.-Col. J., MC: 219.
Rundstedt, Field-Marshal Gerd von: western defences, 49-59, 61-2, 67; D Day, 122; the breakout, 149-50; replaced, 150; returns, 303; report, 320; Scheldt, 381; Ruhr, 387; Ardennes, 440-1; Maas, 454; Rhineland, 475-6, 494-5, 509; replaced, 526; other refs 254, 464, 533.
Rupembert: 340.
Russell, Brigadier J. D., CBE, DSO, MC: 405.
Ruurlo: 546.
Ruyter van Steveninck, Col. A. C. de: 265n.
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Saar River: 429.
Sage: 526.
“Sailmaker”, Operation: 430.
St. Aignan de Cramesnil: 218, 220, 224.
St. André: 171-6, 187-91, 195, 218.
St. André-sur-Orne: 130, 170, 174-5, 187-8, 207, 218.
St. Aubin d’Arquenay: 125.
St. Aubin-sur-Mer: defences, 66, 69-70; capture, 76, 78, 98-100, 107-12, 123; other refs 134-5, illustration 114.
St. Content: 116, 128, 131-2, 160.
Ste. Croix-sur-Mer: 78, 104, 106, 142.
St. Etienne Church (Abbaye-aux-Hommes): 163.
“Saint” Force: 382-3.
Ste. Foy de Montgommery: 178.
St. Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe: 131, 160, 162.
St. Germain-le-Vasson: 229.
St. Hilaire Farm: 229.
St. Hubert: 441n.
St. Jansberg: 469.
St. Lambert-sur-Dives: 260-5, 268, illustration 274.
St. Leonard: 367.
St. Lô: planning, 72, 84, 199; capture, 180; other refs 119n., 167, 194-6, 270n., 639.
St. Marcouf: 121.
St. Martin-Boulogne: 340.
St. Martin-de-Fontenay: 187-91, 195, 205-6.
St. Martin de Varreville: 93.
Ste. Mère-Eglise: 113.
St. Nazaire: 6, 50n., 82, 301.
St. Nicholas: 364.
St. Orner: 280, 303-4, 326-7, 373.
St. Paul: 364.
St. Pierre d’Entremont: 84.
St. Pierre du Mont: 93.
St. Pierre-sur-Dives: 130, 266.
St. Pol: 283.
St. Quentin: 637.
St. Saens: 297.
St. Sylvain: attacked, 208-9, 215, 223, 229-30; other refs 181, 185, 240.
St. Valéry-sur-Somme: 303.
Salcombe: 73.
Saleux: 298.
Sallenelles: 117.
Salmuth, Col.-Gen. Hans von: 50, 61, 64n.
Salzburg: 588.
Sander, Lt.-Gen. Erwin: 362.
San Francisco: 585.
Sannerville: 170.
Sansom, Lt.-Gen. E. W., CB, DSO, CD: 33.
Santvliet: 381.
Sanvic: 335.
Sarthe River: 234.
Sas van Gent: 396.
Sauvé, Lt.-Col. Hon. J. M. P., ED, MPP: 328.
Savojaards Plaat: 365.
“Savvy”, Exercise: 37.
Schalkhaar: 550.
Scheldt, Battle of the: Chaps. XV-XVI, passim.
“Scheldt Fortress South”: 392.
Scheldt River: German evacuation across, 301-3, 363-4, 366n., 397.
Scheveningen: 586.
Schlemm, Gen. Para. Tps. Alfred: commands First Parachute Army, 463; Rhineland, 463, 475-7, 495-6, 509-10, 519, 521, 524; Rhine crossing, 534, 535n.
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Schleswig: 590.
Schleswig-Holstein: 610.
Schlieffen, Alfred Count von: 440, 496.
Schlieffen Position: 496, 503, 507-8, 513-14.
Schmidt: 427.
Schmidt Dams: 429.
Schoondijke: 398.
Schottheide: 474.
Schouwen: 424, 430, 435, 444, 447-8, 581.
Schroeder, Lt: Col. Ludwig: 346, 351-2.
“Schultz”, Operation: 455.
Schwalbe, Gen. Inf. Felix: 447-8.
Schwammenauel Dam: 475.
Schwanenhof: 487.
Schwebel, Reichsrichter Ernst: 607.
Schweppenburg, Gen. Pz. Tps. Leo Baron Geyr von. See Geyr von Schweppenburg.
Schwerin: 590.
Schwerin, Lt: Gen. Gerhard Graf von: 286.
Scott, Lt.-Col. M. J., ED: 240n.
Secqueville-en-Bessin: 78-81, 112, 126, 135.
Secqueville-la-Campagne: 209. Sées: 234.
Seine River: bridges attacked, 24; plans against, 39-40, 82-4, 145, 151, 211, 232-6, 273; enemy plans, 55, 63, 164, 185, 272, 526; enemy formations from, 142, 178, 203; .15th US Corps reaches, 251; AAF bombs crossings, 256; Canadians start advancing to, 267-8; pursuit across, Chap. XII, passim; other refs 296-301, 306-7, 318, 324, 332, 355, 627, Appendix D.
Sellar, Commander K. A., DSO, DSC, RN: 417.
Senegalese: 342.
Seulles River: 70, 76-8, 82, 98, 104, 112.
“Sextant” Conference: 19.
Seyss-Inquart, Reichskommissar Arthur: 581-5, 607-8.
Sharpe, Capt. N. R.: 292n.
‘s-Heerenberg: 542.
Sherman tanks: pre-D-Day exercises, 37; D Day plans, 102; the breakout, 128; Falaise, 216, 221; Goch-Calcar road, 487; Rhineland, 499-501; Western Netherlands, 577; other rets 598, 606.
‘s-Hertogenbosch: enemy formations to, 313n.; First Canadian Army to capture, 379-81; Second Army captures, 390; Netherlands relief, 608; other refs 387, 428, 436, 444, 455, 458, 466, 565, 567, Appendix E.
Shirreff, Colonel W. P., OBE, CD: Appendix G.
Shoreham: 73.
Sicily: 7-10, 14, 30, 33, 42, 51.
Siebengewald: 508.
Siegfried Line: Ruhr, 309; Operation “Market Garden”, 312, 330; Saar, 429; Reichswald, 433, 461-2, 469, 471-4; other rets 49n., 317, 515n.; see also West Wall.
Sieg River: 534.
“Siesta”, Operation: 434, 436, 564.
Silvolde: 533.
Simonds, Lt: Gen. G. G., CB, CBE, DSO, CD: commands 2nd Corps, 33; HQ in France, 152; enters Line, 166; Normandy, 172, 175; “Spring”, 186, 192-3, 201; “Totalize”, 207-10, 212-15, 220, 225, 229- 31; “Tractable”, 236-8, 249-50, 259-60, 263; advance to Seine, 268, 279-82, 287; reinforcements, 284; Somme, 303-4; Channel ports, 326, 336-8, 345, 348; Scheldt, 358, 360-1, 364, 367, 370-2, 374-6; (Walcheren dykes), 379-80, 387, 413-14; Acting Army Commander, 373; congratulatory letters, 425; returns to 2nd Corps, 426; Nijmegen salient, 428, 431, 433-4; Ardennes, 444; Rhineland, 443, 464, 481-2, 487, 491-4, 508, 517, 521; North-eastern Netherlands, 541, 546, 548-52; Küsten Canal, 557-8, 562-3; Neder Rijn, 564-5; Frisian Islands, 590-1; Western Holland, 594, 597-8; German surrender, 613-15; commands Canadian Forces in the Netherlands, 619; other rets 33, 243, 266, 298, 304, 422, 438-9, 515n., 529, 531, 566, 569, Appendix G, illustrations 435, 466, 605.
Simpson, Lt.-Gen. W. H.: 456-7, 493, 508, 515, 522, 563.
Sioux, H.MCS.: 97.
Sittard: 323.
“Skyscraper”, Operation: 16-17.
Slapton Sands: 36, illustration 50.
“Sledgehammer”, Operation: 5-6, 14, 27, 29.
Slooe Channel: 406.
Smith, Maj.-Gen. E. Hakewill. See Hakewill Smith.
“Smith” Force: 501.
Smith, Lt.-Col. E. M., DSO, ED: 501, 511n.
Smith, Brigadier G. E. R., CBE: Appendix G.
Smith, WO II (CSM) J. A., MM: 292n.
Smith, Maj.-Gen. J. D. B., CBE, DSO, CD: 573, 575, Appendix G.
Smith, Brigadier N. J. W., DSO, CD: Appendix G.
Smith, Gen. Walter Bedell, Hon. GBE, Hon. KCB: 528, 607.
Smuts, Field-Marshal Rt. Hon. J. C., PC, OM, CH: 27.
Soissons: 149.
Soient: 73.
Soliers: 170.
Somme River: 56, 185, 267, 296-304, 323-4, 337, 355.
Somme Valley: 143n.
Sonsbeck: 492-3, 496, 508, 512-20.
Sotteville-sous-le-Val: 287.
Soulangy: 249.
South Foreland: 338.
Southampton: 11, 36, 38, 73, 639.
Soviet Union. See Russia. Spa: 441n.
Sparling, Maj.-Gen. H. A., CBE, DSO, CD: Appendix G.
“Spartan”, Exercise: 29, 41, 276.
Special Air Service: 553-4, 600.
Special Operations Executive: 635-7.
Speer, Albert: 48.
Speidel, Lt.-Gen. Dr. Hans: 185.
Spiekeroog: 590.
Spier: 553.
Spitfire (aircraft): 352, 367, 571, 593.
Spithead: 73.
Sponheimer, Gen. Inf. Otto: 366, 368.
Spragge, Brigadier J. G., DSO, OBE, ED: D Day plans, 107; commands 8th Brigade, 230; commands 7th Brigade, 345; Calais, 345, 350; Siegfried Line, 473; Moyland Wood, 483-4; other ref Appendix G.
“Spring”, Operation: plan of, 183, 186, 188; German opposition against, 185; battle, 187-92; suspended, 193; casualties, 194; effect on enemy, 194-5; other refs 198, 207n.
Spry, Maj.-Gen. D. C., CBE, DSO, CD: Boulogne, 336-8, 342; Calais, 345, 348, 351; Scheldt, 397-9; Rhineland, 471, 479, 482-3, 492; commands CRUs., 531n.; other refs 354, Appendix G, illustration 435.
Spycker: 327.
Stagg, G/C J. M.: 88-9.
Stalin, Marshal Joseph: 20, 22, 528, 544.
Stalingrad: 51.
Steeg: 499.
Steenbergen: 424.
Steenwijk: 553-6.
Stein: 502.
Steinmüller, Lt.-Gen. Walter: 286, 295.
“Step”, Exercise: 40.
Steveninck. See De Ruyter van Steveninck, Col. A. C. de.
Stewart, Lt.-Col. J. D., DSO, ED: 229, 326.
Stewart, WO 2 L. S., MM: 453.
Stickhausen: 598.
Stirling (aircraft): 467.
Stockholm, British Embassy: 609.
Stokkummer Bosch: 566.
Stoppel-Berg: 473.
Stormboats: 287, 316, 535, 595-6.
Stothart, Maj. J. G., DSO: 341.
Strasbourg: 429.
Straube, Gen. Inf. Erich: 463, 495, 509, 613-14.
Strength: Allied, 60, 63, 141, 437; Normandy comparative, 272; enemy, 51, 54, 463; enemy garrisons, 327, 332, 337, 346; surrender, 614.
Strickland, Lt: Col. P. W., DSO, OBE: 537, Appendix G.
Stuart, Lt.-Gen. Kenneth, CB, DSO, MC: 31-2, 42- 7, 631, illustration 115.
“Stuart” tanks: 126.
Student, Col.-Gen. Kurt: 303, 314, 431, 446-50, 455.
Stuttgart: 588.
Stützpunkte: 69.
Submarines: midget, 90-1, 431-2.
“Suitcase”, Operation: 390.
Supply and Maintenance: invasion, 11, 84-7, 141; Canadian organization, 624-8; other refs 328, 356, 424, 457-8.
Supreme Commander: plans for, 14, 19; see also Eisenhower.
Surrender arrangements: 609-11, 613-15, illustration 604.
Surrey: 152.
Suttie, Brigadier E. R., CBE, DSO, ED: 567n., Appendix G.
Svenner, Norwegian destroyer: 96.
Swayze, Lt.-Col. J. F., DSO 452.
Sweden, Swedish Red Cross: 583-4.
“Switchback”, Operation: 380, 392-400, 418.
Sword” Beach: 72-4, 76, 101, 625, Appendix C.
“Tabby” Lights: 535.
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Tailleville: 109-13, 123-4, 134-5.
“Tallulah”, Operation. See “Tractable”.
Tanks: Mark IX, 210n.; contact tank, 599; German–Mark III, 606; Mark IV, 54, 129-30, 164, 221, 247-8, 264; Mark V, 247. See also under type names.
Tannenbusch (Cleve Forest): 478.
Taplow: 373.
Taschereau, Lt.-Col. G. O., DSO, CD: 499.
Tassigny, General de Lattre de: 269.
Taylor, Maj.-Gen. Maxwell D.: 430.
Tedder, Marshal of the Royal Air Force The Lord, GCB: Deputy Supreme Commander, 20, 23; Normandy, 89, 143-4, 155-6, 176-7; other refs 338, 409, 437, 528.
Teheran Conference: 20, 22, 59n., 269.
Terlet: 577.
Termonde: 627.
Terneuzen: 303, 363-4, 393, 396-7, 401; Canal, 361, 364.
“Terrapins”: 396.
Tessier, L/Cpl. René, MM: 108.
Teuge: 573.
Texel: 563.
Thames River and Estuary: 36, 73.
Thaon: 138.
Tholen Island: 444.
Thomas, Gen. Sir G. I., GCB, KBE, DSO, MC: 476, illustration 435.
Thomas, Maj. E. W., MBE: 292n.
Thompson, Lt.-Col. E. P., DSO: 402, 497.
Thury-Harcourt: 81, 145, 165, 210, 215.
“Tiger”, Exercise: 36.
“Tiger” Tanks: description, 221; Falaise, 224, 227, 241, 247-8; other refs 178, 512.
Tilburg: plans, 359-60, 364, 379; enemy plans, 382, 386-7; capture, 390; other rets 368, 381, 443n., 446- 7, 459, Appendix E.
Tilbury: 622.
Tilly-la-Campagne: 186-93, 204-8, 218, 220.
Tilston, Maj. F. A., VC: 510-11.
“Timberwolf”, Operation: 34.
Tinchebray: 265n.
Todd, Brigadier P. A. S., DSO, OBE, ED: 80, 338, 426, Appendix G.
Todt, Dr. Fritz: 49n.
Todtenhügel: 492, 501, 503, 508.
Topham, Cpl. F. G., VC: 537.
Tor Bay: 73.
Torgau: 588.
Torsholt: 600.
“Totalize”, Operation: Chap. IX, passim; air support, 208, 211-13; armoured personnel carriers, 209-10; attack, 216-31; casualties, 271; other refs 237, 276n., 284, 456, 497.
Tôtes: 297.
Toulon: 269.
Touques River: 39, 266, 279, 285.
Tournai: 297.
Tournières: 204.
“Tractable”, Operation: 236-45, 411.
Trier: 495.
Troteval Farm: 175-6, 187-8, 190, 223.
“Trousers”, Exercise: 36, illustration 50.
“Trousers”,, Operation: 162n.
Trouville: 95n.
Truce: Calais, 351; Dunkirk, 368; Holland, 585.
Truman, President Harry S.: 588.
Trun: 222, 237, 245, 249-68, 279.
Tucker, Maj. M. L., DSO: 316.
Turkey: 59n.
Turn Round Control Organization (Turco): 12, 36.
Turnhout: 360-1, 364, 366-7, 457, 627, 655.
Turner, Maj.-Gen. G. R., CB, MC, DCM, CD: 29.
Tüschen Wald: 505, 507, 511, 513.
Tuttle, Sgt. N. E., DCM: 399.
Twente Canal: 546-8, 550, 552.
Typhoon fighter-bomber: training, 12; Normandy, 153, 175, 193, 228; Channel ports, 328, 335, 338, 352; Scheldt, 367, 383, 398, 418, 424; Rhineland, 486, 556, 596, 602; Netherlands, 571.
Üdem, Germany: 461, 464-7, 474-7, 481, 487-504, 507.
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Uelzen: 604.
Uerdingen: 515.
Uitwaterings Canal: 399.
Uitwierde: 594.
“Undergo”, Operation: 345.
“Undertone”, Operation: 524.
United Nations (San Francisco): 585.
United States Navy Department: 85.
United States War Department: 85.
Urquhart, Maj.-Gen. R. E., CB, DSO: 316.
“Utah” Beach: 72-3, 75, 94, 96, 113, 119, 651, Appendix C.
Utrecht: plans, 360, 439, 572; Netherlands relief, 582, 607; flooding, 581, 584, 609; other refs 581, 584-5, 614, 616, 618, 621n.
“Valediction”: 436-8; see also “Veritable”.
“Valentine” tanks: 37.
–V–
Valiant, HMS: 8.
Valognes: 66.
Vannes: 82.
Van Starkenborgh Canal: 555.
Varrelbusch: 598.
Varreville: 72.
“Varsity”, Operation: 532, 536-7, 603, 606.
Vaucelles, Faubourg de: 170-3, 224.
Veenendaal: 581.
Veenhusen: 595.
Veness, Maj. J. M.: 132n.
Venlo: enemy forces to, 312n.; enemy attack from, 427- 9; other refs 439, 443, 461, 463, 475, 482, 494-5, 508.
Venoix: 162.
Verdun: 307.
“Veritable”, Operation: see also “Valediction”; 438-9; planning, 455-9; baffle, Chap. XVIII, passim; German casualties, 522; artillery, 533n.; stockpiling, 628; other rets 444, 530-1, 534, 564-5.
Verkalt: 488.
Verney, Mai: Gen. G. L., DSO, MVO: 266.
Verrières: 170, 175, 185-90, 193-4, 216-18, 229.
Verrières Ridge: 174, 176, 178, 186, 195, 223. Versainville: 249.
Versailles: 317, 338, 348, 386, 528.
Verson: 155.
Vian, Admirai Sir Philip, KCB, KBE, DSO: 35n., 73, 101, 103, illustration 50.
Victoria Cross: Cosens, Sgt., 498; Currie, Maj., 260-4, illustration 274; Tilston, Maj., 510-11; Topham. Cpl., 537.
Vieux Cairon: 138.
Vieux Coquelles: 346, 348, 350.
Vieux-Fumé: 221.
Villers-Bocage: 84, 142, 143n., 149, 151, 156, 654.
Villons-les-Buissons: 111, 153.
Vimoutiers: 255-6, 260, 263, 265, 268, 279, 294.
Vire River: D Day plans, 16, 18, 72-3; enemy defences, 64-6, 143n.; D Day, 113, 121; attack to, 201-3; other refs 182, Appendix D.
Visiting Forces Act: 32, Appendix A.
“Vitality”, Operation: 380, 401.
Vokes, Maj.-Gen. C., CB, CBE, DSO, CD: commutes Meyer sentence, 136n.; commands 4th Armoured Division, 426; Ardennes, 443; Kapelsche Veer, 452; Rhineland, 494, 505, 591, 597-601; Twente Canal, 546-7; Küsten Canal, 557, 559; German surrender, 613; CAOF, 621-2, Appendix G.
Volkssturm: 320.
Vorden: 546.
Vossendaal: 470.
Vrouwenpolder: 422.
Vught: 386.
Vynen: 514.
–W–
Waal River: Operation “Market Garden”, 312-13, 316; enemy defences, 381; Ardennes battle, 446-7; flooding, 471, 480, 564-5; Netherlands relief, 582; other rets 429-34, 439, 460, 462n., 464, 531, 564, 567-8, 581, 607.
“Wacht am Rhein”. See “Herbstnebel”.
Wageningen: 431, 573, 580-1, 614, illustration 604.
Walbeck: 514.
Walcheren: importance of, 301, 331, 365, 425; planning, 358-9, 369-80; flooding, 374-6, 386; battle, 402-22; other rets 302, 330, 368, 397, 400, 426, 428-30, illustrations 403, 434.
Walcheren Causeway: 370, 402-3, illustration 403.
Walford, Maj: Gen. A. E., CB, CBE, MM, ED: 33, 215, 300, 622, Appendix G, illustration 115.
Wallace, Lt.-Col. F. E. D., OBE, ED: Appendix G.
“Wallstreet”, Operation: 569.
Walsh, Maj.-Gen. Geoffrey, CBE, DSO, CD: 33, 324, 375, Appendix G.
Walter, Capt. P. N., DSO, RN: 307n.
Wanssum: 494.
Warbeyen: 480.
War Department (US), Operations Division: 20.
Wardhausen: 479.
Warlimont, Gen. Arty. Walter: 213.
Warnsveld: 550.
War Office: early planning, 29; relationship with Canadian forces, 32, 42, 45; Normandy, 167, 177, 200; reinforcement forecasts, 284, 631; Arnhem, 312; Netherlands relief, 582; CAOF, 619; “Canloan”, 633; Special Operations Executive, 635- 7; civil affaira, 638; other rets 15n., 30, 389.
Warspite, HMS: 8, 94, 334, 371, 413, 417.
“Wasp” flame-throwers: Falaise, 241; Boulogne, 342; Leopold Canal, 393; Moyland Wood, 483, 486; Calcar, 498; Rhineland, 499-500, 517, 519; Rhine crossings, 538-9; Western Netherlands, 578- 80.
Watervliet: 397.
Webb, Col. E. H., DSO, CD: Appendix G.
Webb, Lt.-Col. R. H., DSO, CD: 98, 106.
Wedd, Brigadier W. B., CBE, DSO, MC, ED: 586-7, 609, Appendix G.
Weener: 561.
Weeze: 462-4, 467, 476, 481, 491-5, 508, 514.
Wehl: 548.
Weiwerd: 594.
Welberg: 424.
“Wellhit”, Operation: 336-44; sec also Boulogne.
Wemb: 514.
Wemmershof: 499.
Wesel: plans, 323, 379, 460, 464-5, 492-4, 515, 527-8, 531-2; enemy plans, 495-6, 507n., 509, 516, 521-4, 533-4; attack, 535, 539; other ref 323.
Weser River: 548, 559, 562-3, 572, 590-1, 597-604, 614.
Westerbork: 561.
West Holland District. Sec Netherlands District.
Westkapelle: 375-7, 407-22, illustration 434.
Westerloo Forest: 639.
Westervoort: 566-71.
Westphal, Gen. Cav. Siegfried: 57n.
West Wall: 49n., 319, 387, 429, 463, 474, 496; see also Siegfried Line.
Weymouth: 73.
Weymouth-Portland area: 60.
Whistler, Maj.-Gen. L. G., CB, DSO: 198n., 603.
Whitaker, Lt.-Col. W. D., DSO, ED: 385, 488.
White, Lt.-Col. F. E., DSO, CD: 600.
White scout cars: 209.
Whitley, Mai. T. F.: 289.
Wickermanshof: 516.
Widdifield, Lt.-Col. R. H., ED: Appendix G.
Wierden: 557.
Wieringermeer, Wieringermeerpolder: 583, 609.
Wiggan, Maj. G. A., MBE: 210.
Wigle, Lt: Col. F. E., DSO, OBE: 507, 558, Appendix G.
Wijk-bij-Duurstede: 581.
Wildermuth, Col. Eberhard: 332, 335.
Wildehausen: 601.
Wilhelmina, HM Queen of the Netherlands: 582-3, 618.
Wilhelmshaven: 558, 562-3, 572, 590, 594-8, 601-2, 613-14.
Williams, Capt. H. P.: 292n.
Williamson, Lt.-Col. H., OBE, ED: Appendix G.
Wilmarsdonck: 365.
Wilson of Libya, Field-Marshal Lord, GCB, GBE, DSO: 20, 22.
Wilson, Gen. Sir Maitland. Sec Wilson of Libya.
Wimbledon: 638.
Wimereux: 342-3.
“Windsor”, Operation: 150,153-5,157.
Winkelscher Busch: 516.
Winnekendonk: 494, 508, 514-5.
Winnenthal: 520-1.
Winnenthaler Canal: 519.
Winschoten: 561.
Wismar: 590, 606, illustration 604.
Wissant: 352.
Wissel : 503.
Witt, SS Brigadefuhrer (Maj.-Gen.) Fritz: 129n., 153.
Wittenburg: 606.
Wittman, Capt. Michel: 222.
Woensdrecht: 369, 380-6, 390-2.
Wolfs-Berg. 474.
Wootton, Lt.-Col. F. E., OBE, MC, ED: 626.
Worthington, Lt.-Col. D. G.: 225-8.
Worthington, Maj.-Gen. F. F., CB, MC, MM, CD: 33.
Wotherspoon, Lt.-Col. G. D. de S., DSO, ED: 511.
Wouwsche Plantage: 390-1.
Wrinch, Maj.-Gen. A. E., CBE, CD: Appendix G.
Wyler: 461-2, 468n., 470-1, 480-1;
Wyler Meer, 472.
Wyman, Brigadier R. A., CBE, DSO, ED: 33, 80, 139, 216, 237, Appendix G.
“Wyvern”, Operation: 437-8.
–X–
Xanten: plans, 460-1, 464, 491-3, 509; attack, 502-3, 511, 514-21; other refs 488, 497, 530, 533.
–Y–
Yalta: 527-8.
“Yew” (Objective): 76.
Y.MCA.: 602.
Young, Maj.-Gen. H. A., CB, CBE, DSO, CD: Normandy, 174-5, 187, 193, 205, 250; promoted, 290; other ref Appendix G.
–Z–
Zaltbommel: 360.
Zamaria, Sgt. N., MM: 230-1.
Zandkreek: 402.
Zandpol: 472.
Zangen, Gen. Inf. Gustav von: 296, 424.
Ziegler, Brigadier W. S., DSO, ED: Appendix G.
Zeitzler, Col: Gen. Kurt: 57n.
Zelhem: 546.
Zetten: 433.
Zevenaar: 565.
Zoutkamp: 556.
Zoutelande: 376n., 407n., 417.
Zuider Zee. Sec Ijsselmeer.
Zutphen: 531, 541, 546-51, 568-9, 573-5, 580.
Zwolle: 313, 553, 556, 592, 618.
Zyfflich: 471-2.