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Commandos Raid Rommel Behind Lines In North Africa
Six officers and fifty three men of the Scottish Commandos were placed under Eighth Army command for a bold behind the lines raid on Rommel. Four detachments targeted Rommel’s house, Cyrene HQ, Appollonia center, and communications. Submarine transport faced rough seas and heavy losses, but Col Laycock and seven men reached shore and linked with Torbay troops while awaiting Auchinlek’s offensive. Arabs aided their efforts and the mission proceeded despite setbacks.
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Arly
Eighth Army
Rommel
Africa Corps
Africa
Beda Littoria
Cyrene
Ital
Ian
Appollonia
Torbay
Alexandria
J. E. Haselden
Col. Laycock
Laycock
Auchinlek