The story of the Guards Armoured Division

Formed in June 1941, the Guards Armoured Division proved that household troops could adapt their legendary high standards to a totally new role.

Deploying to Normandy in 1944 under Major General Sir Allan Adair, the division acquitted itself with distinction in the costly Operation Goodwood.

After the break-out, the Welsh Guards liberated Brussels on 3 September and the division played a leading role in Operation Market Garden.

In early 1945, the division fought in Operation Veritable, breaking General Schlemm's lateral line near Menzelen.

This is a classic account of the division's superb fighting record.