'Casualties at Bell Isle'
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Location
Osen, nr Roermond
Netherlands
51° 10' 35.22" N, 5° 55' 21.972" E
27/28 January 1945
45 RM Commando sent a fighting patrol to Anchor island and Bell Isle. Anchor island was not held but the patrol ran into violent opposition on Bell island. The patrol withdrew after inflicting heavy casualties and suffering 30 casualties itself [Source: 1 Commando Bde HQ War Diary].
Casualty List from the No.45RM Commando War Diary
Notes
Also seen referred to as Belle Isle, Belle Island, or Bell Island. Capt John Day MC 45RM refers to the island being named by the Allies because of its shape. Location is near Roermond.
Also seen referred to as Belle Isle, Belle Island, or Bell Island. Capt John Day MC 45RM refers to the island being named by the Allies because of its shape. Location is near Roermond.
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