| Regiment | 5th Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Xanten (area), Germany |
| Entry | (D-1) Companies move to forward position, A and B to cross and establish dispersal communications, with wireless contact along the bank with all crossing points. 1700hrs. Large force of Allied bombers attacked Wesel area. 1800hrs. Artillery bombardment opened all along sector. Infantry moving into marshalling areas. A Coy moves to areas with assaults troops of 227 Bde, B Coy with 44 Bde. 2000hrs. Assault troops of 51(H) Div across Rhine in area of Rees. Opposition not reported strong. First waves went across in Storm Boats, and others followed in LVTs 2030hrs. Further air attack on Wesel. 2359hrs. 3 Cmdo Bde assault in Wesel area. |
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