Anti aircraft guns used in field role, Sicily

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  1. HAARA

    HAARA Well-Known Member

    Having recently read James Holland's "Sicily '43",(sadly, I found it a disappointing read) I was interested to revisit the diaries of 76th HAA to see their role in HUSKY, and came across this very detailed report on and analysis of the use for the first time of the AA guns in a field role. It makes interesting reading.
     

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  2. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

    This re the 40mm Bofors in NWE


    G Troop 382 Battery and some guns of C Troop 380 Battery engaged in a ground role against enemy mortar positions. Experiments were successful and were continued for several days.

    24th July – 380 Battery deployed in defence of Admin area at St Mauvie. All guns connected to GOR by line. 381 Battery takes over tasks from A and B Troops/ 308 BHQ established at Colleville.
    A Troop established at St Mauvieu, 380 BHQ established at Norrey, 381 BHQ established at Colleville. D Troop at area Mouen. E Troop at area Mondrainville. F Troop becomes ground-shooting Troop. F THQ established at Mondrainville with two guns deployed in AA role, the remainder as ground shooting guns.
    G and J Troops 382 Battery moved to protect new Forward Gun areas. THQs established in Mouen area.
    116 (RW) Light Anti Aircraft Regiment War Diary
     
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