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Allan Henry Shafto Adair Biography and Timeline

Follow Allan Henry Shafto Adair through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Allan Henry Shafto Adair, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1944

28 June 1944

Operation Epsom

Commander of Guards Armoured Division · Caen · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Adair's Guards Armoured Division reinforced the British advance during the fighting west of Caen.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945

18 July 1944

Operation Goodwood

Commander of Guards Armoured Division · Caen · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Adair's division advanced through the narrow armoured corridor east of Caen.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945

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