WikiVisually
The entire wiki reimagined as a visual magazine with video discovery · Watch your interests come alive
WikiVisually
The entire wiki reimagined as a visual magazine with video discovery · Watch your interests come alive
Nature The World Movies USA Top Art Fine & Rare History Ivy & Inquiry
11th Armoured Division (United Kingdom)
Videos
The 11th Armoured Division was an armoured division of the British Army which was created in March 1941 during the Second World War. The division was formed in response to the unanticipated success of
Valentine tanks of the 11th Armoured Division gather near a church during an exercise in Northern Command, 16 October 1941.
Valentine tanks of the 11th Armoured Division gather near a church during an exercise in Northern Command, 16 October 1941.
King George VI inspects Crusader tanks of the 11th Armoured Division in January 1943.
King George VI inspects Crusader tanks of the 11th Armoured Division in January 1943.
An ammunition carrier of the 11th Armoured Division explodes after being hit by a mortar round during Operation Epsom on 26 June 1944.
An ammunition carrier of the 11th Armoured Division explodes after being hit by a mortar round during Operation Epsom on 26 June 1944.
Challenger tanks of 2nd Northamptonshire Yeomanry, 11th Armoured Division, passing through Flers on 17 August 1944
Challenger tanks of 2nd Northamptonshire Yeomanry, 11th Armoured Division, passing through Flers on 17 August 1944
Philip Roberts (British Army officer)
Videos
Major-General George Philip Bradley Roberts,, better known as "Pip", was a senior officer of the British Army who served with distinction during the Second World War, most notably as General Officer C
11th Armoured Division (United Kingdom)
…infantry were needed in the difficult terrain in that country. Training continued throughout the remainder of 1942 and the whole of 1943; Major-General Philip Roberts, an experienced armoured commander, took command in December 1943. Most of the 11th Armoured Division landed on Juno Beach on 13 June 1944 (D+7), seven…
Roberts, GOC 11th Armoured Division, in his White Scout Car, in Normandy, August 1944
Roberts, GOC 11th Armoured Division, in his White Scout Car, in Normandy, August 1944
Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery, the new commander of the British Eighth Army, and Lieutenant-General Brian Horrocks, the new GOC XIII Corps, di
Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery, the new commander of the British Eighth Army, and Lieutenant-General Brian Horrocks, the new GOC XIII Corps, discussing troop dispositions at 22nd Armoured Brigade HQ, 20 August 1942. The brigade commander, Brigadier "Pip" Roberts is on the right (in beret).
Major-General "Pip" Roberts (right) with Brigadier C. B. C. "Roscoe" Harvey, commanding the 29th Armoured Brigade, Normandy, 15 August 1944.
Major-General "Pip" Roberts (right) with Brigadier C. B. C. "Roscoe" Harvey, commanding the 29th Armoured Brigade, Normandy, 15 August 1944.
Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery poses for a group photograph with members of his staff, along with his corps and division commanders, at Walbeck,
Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery poses for a group photograph with members of his staff, along with his corps and division commanders, at Walbeck, Germany, 22 March 1945. Pictured sitting on the floor, second from the left, is Major-General "Pip" Roberts.