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At 0015 hours on 29th July 1944, the newly formed "Land Forces Adriatic"
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At 0015 hours on 29th July 1944, the newly formed "Land Forces Adriatic"
At 0015 hours on 29th July 1944, the newly formed " Land Forces Adriatic" made an unopposed landing in a bay some two miles south of the village of Spilje, Albania, on which a German garrison was based.
This was the Forces first major operation and the first time in this war that British troops landed and fought in Albania. They were aided by two destroyers of the Royal Navy which bombarded the enemy positions. At 0600 the Commandos went in while troops held the beach-head.
At 1200 hours, when The force withdrew, the
German garrison had been virtually wiped out
and contact made with the partisans.
The whole of the Balkan Air Force provided air cover and by bombing roads, prevented larger German garrisons north and south of Spilje joining the battle.
Photo shows: Further on Commandos are pinned down in a wood by enemy mortar fire.
The men crouch low and crawl forward.
29th July 1944
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At 0015 hours on 29th July 1944, the newly formed 'Land Forces Adriatic' embarked on a historic mission as they made an unopposed landing in a bay just south of the village of Spilje, Albania. This marked the first major operation for this force and also represented the first time British troops had landed and fought in Albania during World War II. Supported by two destroyers from the Royal Navy that bombarded enemy positions, the Commandos courageously advanced at dawn while other troops held their ground on the beach-head. By noon, when withdrawal was initiated, it became evident that the German garrison had suffered significant losses and contact with local partisans had been established. The success of this operation can be attributed to not only the bravery and skill of these soldiers but also to air cover provided by the Balkan Air Force. Through strategic bombing of roads, larger German garrisons north and south of Spilje were prevented from joining forces against Land Forces Adriatic. In one poignant print captured during this intense battle, Commandos are seen pinned down in a wood under heavy mortar fire from enemy lines. Determined to press forward despite adversity, these men crouch low and crawl stealthily towards their objective. This powerful image serves as a reminder of both heroism and sacrifice exhibited by those who fought valiantly for freedom during one of history's darkest periods.
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