| Title | Analysis of operational use of Churchill Crocodile flame throwers in NW Europe, June-October 1944 | ||
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| Description | Analysis of operational use of Churchill Crocodile flame throwers in NW Europe, June-October 1944 | ||
| Source | UK_National_Archive | Reference | SUPP 15/36 |
ANALYSIS OF ACTIONS (continued) Page 4
| DATE | PLACE AND TYPE OF OBJECTIVE | NUMBER OF CROCODILES DEPLOYED | QUANTITY OF FUEL USED | ENEMY KILLED OR SHOT WHEN RUNNING ABOUT ON FIRE | PRISONERS OF WAR | QUALITY OF ENEMY | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AUG | CHATEAU 155478 | 3 | 1/6 trailer average | Nil known | Nil known | Good | Small operation. Flame helped Infantry - saved casualties. Restored momentum (2 Can. Div) |
| 10 SEPT | HAVRE (Woods, Concrete defences) | 8 | Full trailer each | 16 estimated | 200 - 300 | Fair | Very well-planned. Boldly carried out by Crocodiles, who improvised their Inf. and Tank support during the battle. Fine flaming. Ideal use. (49 Div.) |
| 11 SEPT | Area HARVE (Hedgerows and Buildings) | 3 | 1/2 trailer each average | 200 - 250 | Fair | ||
| 14/ 16 SEPT | FORT MONTBARREY | 1 | Full trailer | Nil known | 122 | Good | Rest of Crocodiles held up by mines. (U.S. Army) |
| (Fort) | 9 | Full trailer | Some | 80 | Good | Well-planned. Fine Inf. support. Excellent use of flame (U.S. Army) | |
| 20 SEPT | BOULOGNE MONS MALBERT (Concrete defences) Omits 2 small actions | 1 | 1/6 trailer | Nil known | 200 (800 in all) | Poor | A poor enemy ready to "pack-in". Defences virtually collapsed when Crocodiles lead attack (3 Can. Div.) |
| 27 SEPT | CALIAS (Concrete defences) | 5 | 1/4 trailer each average | Nil known | 400 estimated | Poor | Well-planned, but Infantry 2 hours late. On Crocodiles flaming, white flags appeared. (2 Can. Div.) |
| 30 SEPT | CALAIS FORT NAPIN (Fort) | 3 | 1/4 trailer each average | Nil | 150 estimated | Poor | Although the flame could not quite reach the fort the enemy surrendered when the flaming started. (3. Can Div.) |
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