Operation Collar (commando raid)

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Operation Collar
Part of World War II
Date 23 June, 1940 Location French coast, south of Boulogne-sur-Mer and Le Touquet Result British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom
Commanders
Major Ronnie Todd
Strength
120
Casualties and losses
	Approximately two

Operation Collar, the first raid by British Commandos on north western Europe, was made the night of June 23, 1940. It was made by 120 men of the 375-strong No.11 Commando/Independent Company commanded by Major Ronnie Tod on the night of June 23, 1940. The attack was not very effective militarily, but rather was operated for mere propaganda value. It was an offensive reconnaissance on the French coast south of Boulogne-sur-Mer and Le Touquet. The only British injury was a bullet graze to observer Dudley Clarke's ear, while at least two German soldiers were killed. In recognition of this action, No. 11 Independent Company were awarded the Boulogne battle honour.^[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ North West Europe 1942 regiments.org

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