File:House to house fighting at Riva Bella near Ouistreham.jpg

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Description The British 2nd Army: Men of No 4 Commando engaged in house to house fighting with the Germans at Riva Bella, near Ouistreham. Sherman DD tanks of 'B' Squadron, 13/18th Royal Hussars are providing fire support and cover. After subduing the opposition, No 4 Commando moved inland to link up with 6th Airborne Division
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This photograph MH 2012 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums (collection no. 4904-04)
Author Laws, G (Sgt), Army Film and Photographic Unit

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