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| − | War Diary for the period August – | + | |
| − | August 1940 | + | '''History''' |
| − | 8 Corps was formed in mid-July 1940. The first Commander was Lt Gen FRANKLYN from 4th Division. | + | |
| − | 3 August 1940 | + | To read the Wikipedia page on this military formation please click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIII_Corps_(United_Kingdom) here]. |
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| − | The Corps was made responsible for the defence of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, and given operational control of all troops in the Corps Area except reserves. | + | '''War Diary for the period August – October 1940.''' |
| − | 70th Infantry Brigade was under the operational command of 8 Corps together with 48th Division. | + | |
| − | 19 August 1940 | + | '''August 1940''' |
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| + | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIII_Corps_%28United_Kingdom%29 8 Corps] was formed in mid-July 1940. The first Commander was [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Franklyn Lt Gen FRANKLYN] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4th_Infantry_Division_%28United_Kingdom%29 4th Division]. | ||
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| + | '''3 August 1940''' | ||
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| + | Commander 8 Corps assumed operational control of the Corps Area with 70th Brigade under operational command. | ||
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| + | The Corps was made responsible for the defence of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornwall Cornwall], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon Devon] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset Somerset], and given operational control of all troops in the Corps Area except reserves. | ||
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| + | 70th Infantry Brigade was under the operational command of 8 Corps together with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/48th_%28South_Midland%29_Division 48th Division]. | ||
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| + | '''19 August 1940''' | ||
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70th Brigade took part in a War Office Exercise/Divisional Supply Exercise. | 70th Brigade took part in a War Office Exercise/Divisional Supply Exercise. | ||
| − | 20 August 1940 | + | |
| − | Corps was instructed to take up new positions as a result of the German invasion of France etc. | + | '''20 August 1940''' |
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| + | 8 Corps was instructed to take up new positions as a result of the German invasion of France etc. | ||
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At the end of August 70th Infantry Brigade was warned to expect to be moved to an overseas destination in early September. | At the end of August 70th Infantry Brigade was warned to expect to be moved to an overseas destination in early September. | ||
| − | 5 September 1940 | + | |
| + | '''5 September 1940''' | ||
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70 Brigade remained in the area, less 10th DLI – it was agreed that the Brigade would hand over its responsibilities within the area to 102 Royal Marine Brigade. The change was actioned on the 15th September 1940. | 70 Brigade remained in the area, less 10th DLI – it was agreed that the Brigade would hand over its responsibilities within the area to 102 Royal Marine Brigade. The change was actioned on the 15th September 1940. | ||
| − | 15 September 1940 | + | |
| − | Brigade HQ was moved from to DENBURY to NEWTON ABBOT. | + | '''15 September 1940''' |
| − | 16 September 1940 | + | |
| − | 1st Tyneside Scottish moved to TOTNES. 11th DLI moved to DENBURY. (10th DLI had been earmarked as the Advance Party for the move to Iceland). | + | Brigade HQ was moved from to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denbury DENBURY] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton_Abbot NEWTON ABBOT]. |
| − | Late September 1940 | + | |
| + | '''16 September 1940''' | ||
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| + | 1st Tyneside Scottish moved to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totnes TOTNES]. 11th DLI moved to DENBURY. (10th DLI had been earmarked as the Advance Party for the move to Iceland). | ||
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| + | '''Late September 1940''' | ||
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A Corps Medical Exercise was carried out – 70th Brigade was not involved. | A Corps Medical Exercise was carried out – 70th Brigade was not involved. | ||
| − | October 1940 | + | |
| + | '''October 1940''' | ||
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70th Brigade proceeded overseas – (Iceland). | 70th Brigade proceeded overseas – (Iceland). | ||
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| + | '''Personnel known to have served in the HQ of VIIIth Corps.''' | ||
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| + | [[Franklyn Harold Lieutenant General]] <br> | ||
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| + | To contact the author by e-mail with any queries, or to send information - [mailto:70brigade@newmp.org.uk click here]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:05, 7 November 2019
Eighth Corps
History
To read the Wikipedia page on this military formation please click here.
War Diary for the period August – October 1940.
August 1940
8 Corps was formed in mid-July 1940. The first Commander was Lt Gen FRANKLYN from 4th Division.
3 August 1940
Commander 8 Corps assumed operational control of the Corps Area with 70th Brigade under operational command.
The Corps was made responsible for the defence of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, and given operational control of all troops in the Corps Area except reserves.
70th Infantry Brigade was under the operational command of 8 Corps together with 48th Division.
19 August 1940
70th Brigade took part in a War Office Exercise/Divisional Supply Exercise.
20 August 1940
8 Corps was instructed to take up new positions as a result of the German invasion of France etc.
At the end of August 70th Infantry Brigade was warned to expect to be moved to an overseas destination in early September.
5 September 1940
70 Brigade remained in the area, less 10th DLI – it was agreed that the Brigade would hand over its responsibilities within the area to 102 Royal Marine Brigade. The change was actioned on the 15th September 1940.
15 September 1940
Brigade HQ was moved from to DENBURY to NEWTON ABBOT.
16 September 1940
1st Tyneside Scottish moved to TOTNES. 11th DLI moved to DENBURY. (10th DLI had been earmarked as the Advance Party for the move to Iceland).
Late September 1940
A Corps Medical Exercise was carried out – 70th Brigade was not involved.
October 1940
70th Brigade proceeded overseas – (Iceland).
Personnel known to have served in the HQ of VIIIth Corps.
Franklyn Harold Lieutenant General
To contact the author by e-mail with any queries, or to send information - click here.
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