Battle of Narvik15 April 1940
Commands British land forces sent against Narvik.
Historical person
Pierse Mackesy Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Pierse Mackesy, based on 6 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
6 records1940–19403 events2 places
Chronological biography
1940
Narvik Expedition15 April 1940
Commands British land forces sent to invest Narvik.
Narvik Expedition15 April 1940
Mackesy leads the British force sent to invest Narvik after German troops seize the port.
Battle of Narvik24 April 1940
Delays a frontal assault because of terrain and troop readiness.
Delayed Assault24 April 1940
Resists an immediate frontal assault because of terrain and troop readiness.
Delayed Assault24 April 1940
Mackesy resists an immediate frontal assault on Narvik because of the risks to his troops.
Titles and roles
Major General
Record provenance
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