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| Keywords: surreal Lot 11609-6 (LC-USZ62-16872): Operation Archery, December 27, 1941. The raid was made against German positions on the island of Vaagso and Maaloy Islands, Norway. Shown: British Commandos attack under cover of smoke screen. Norwegian troops also took part in the operation, which resulted in the destruction of 15,650 tons of enemy shipping in addition to ammunition dumps, oil tanks, military storehouses and radio station. German coast defenses were silenced by British warships and air bombers and Commanders were landed under cover of smokes screens. The entire German garrison at Maaloy was either killed or taken prisoner. Office of War Information Photograph). (2015/10/23). Lot 11609-6 (LC-USZ62-16872): Operation Archery, December 27, 1941. The raid was made against German positions on the island of Vaagso and Maaloy Islands, Norway. Shown: British Commandos attack under cover of smoke screen. Norwegian troops also took part in the operation, which resulted in the destruction of 15,650 tons of enemy shipping in addition to ammunition dumps, oil tanks, military storehouses and radio station. German coast defenses were silenced by British warships and air bombers and Commanders were landed under cover of smokes screens. The entire German garrison at Maaloy was either killed or taken prisoner. Office of War Information Photograph). (2015/10/23). | ||||
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