| Description | Hallamshire Battalion occupying Germany; took part in Operation Bandit to apprehend Russians who were robbing and looting Germans; high level of crimes against Germans by the Russians and Polish.
Appendices: Orders for Operation Bandit; Orders for Operation Woodpigeon. Map tracing sheet 97 1:50,000. Map tracing sheet 98 1:50,000. Programme for N.C.O.s cadre. Message from Commanding Officer regarding fraternisation. Message from General Eisenhower at Supreme Headquarters. Letter no.3 by C.I.C., Field Marshall Montgomery, on non fraternisation. Press release 49th division 5 Jul 1945. |