WW2 War Diaries

During the Second World War, British military units were required to maintain War Diaries, daily records detailing their actions, events, and movements. These diaries include essential information such as dates, times, locations, and descriptions of daily activities. They often reference appendices like patrol reports, telegrams, sketches, and officer lists.

The level of detail varies between units, but many war diaries document the names of officers who were wounded or killed, as well as casualty counts for other ranks. They frequently include place names or grid references for key locations and significant events, providing invaluable insight into the daily experiences of British forces during the war.

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