Timberforce

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Timberforce was the name given to units of No. 12 Commando and No. 14 (Arctic) Commando formed at various times between 1943 and 1944 for raids and reconnaissance of the Norwegian coastline.[1]

A detachment of 32 all ranks from 47 RM Cdo under Capt K R Isherwood formed Timberforce from 4/10/43 to 24/3/44. Tasked to defend Shetland Islands as necessary, participate in clandestine 'Shetland Bus' operations and observe Norwegian coast[2]

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  1. ^ Chappell, p.50
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Bibliography
  • Mike Chappell, Army Commandos 1940-45, Osprey Publishing, 1996 Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).