| 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 5
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 SEPT | CAPE GRIS NEZ (Concrete defences) | 12 | 1/4 trailer each average | 1 - 5 | 1,000 (2,000 in all) | Poor | Crocodiles led the attack all along the front of the two attacks. When flaming started enemy surrendered in each position in turn. (3 Can. Div.) |
| 22/25 OCT. | Approaches to HERTZOGENBOSCH from East, (Copses, hedgerows, villages) | 6 | 1 1/2 trailers each average used 3 times in 2 days. Also used at least twice more from 26-31 Oct | 10 - 20 estimated | 300 estimated | Fair | Good planning by Inf. who know how to work with Crocodiles. Good artillery and tank support. Most successful in every way. (53 Div.) |
| 22/25 OCT. | Approaches to HERTZOGENBOSCH from South-East (Village, hedgerows) | 7 | Full trailer each | Nil Known | 50 estimated | Fair | Good planning. Good co-operation with Infantry. Crocodiles well used. (7 Armoured Div) |
'B' Squadron also flamed South of SCHELDT with 9 Can. Inf. Bde. (S.D.G's) on about 19th October. (Against a village)
'A' Squadron also flamed East of HERTZOGENBOSCH on about 24th October with 51st Div. Believed successfully (Against woods.)
'C' Squadron also used flame across a canal to burn enemy out of trenches, on about 2nd November
TOTAL: - (possible 60) flame actions.
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