Military operation

Operation Cartoon

1943 · 59.81° N, 5.47° E

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When
1943
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
59.81° N, 5.47° E
Description
1943 British Commando operation in Norway

Operation Cartoon

1943 British Commando operation in Norway

Operation Cartoon was a British Commando raid on the island of Stord near Leirvik in Vestland, Norway on the night of 23/24 January 1943. The operation was carried out by 53 men of No. 12 Commando supported by ten men from the Norwegian 10 (IA) Commando. RAF Coastal Command co-operated with the Commandos, with aircraft from 18 Group.

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