WAR HISTORY OF THE 7th Bn THE BLACK WATCH: Fife Territorial Battalion - August 1939 to May 1945

The 7th Battalion, Black Watch Fife Territorial Battalion: A War History The 7th Battalion, Black Watch Fife Territorial Battalion played a significant role in World War II, with its history spanning from August 1939 to May 1945. Initially reconstituted in the UK after the capture of the 51st Highland Division at St Valery in June 1940, the battalion went on to see action in North Africa, participating in the battle of El Alamein and the pursuit across the desert. The battalion's experiences in the Mediterranean Theater were marked by significant challenges, including the landing in Sicily and the subsequent push into Italy. Following the D-Day operations in Normandy, the battalion continued to see action, including the push north to close the Falaise Gap and the attack through the Reichswald in February 1945. The battalion's final major engagement took place on the Rhine, where it crossed the river under severe shelling on 22nd March 1945, marking the last major engagement before VE-Day. This book provides a detailed account of the 7th Battalion, Black Watch Fife Territorial Battalion's history during World War II, drawing on previously unpublished sources. With 188 pages of detailed information, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Black Watch and the British Army during World War II.