Battle of Narvik
Commands British land forces sent against Narvik.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
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Pierse Mackesy Biography and Timeline
Follow Pierse Mackesy through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Pierse Mackesy, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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Narvik Expedition
Commands British land forces sent to invest Narvik.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Narvik Expedition
Mackesy leads the British force sent to invest Narvik after German troops seize the port.
Role range: 1939-1945
Battle of Narvik
Delays a frontal assault because of terrain and troop readiness.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Delayed Assault
Resists an immediate frontal assault because of terrain and troop readiness.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Delayed Assault
Mackesy resists an immediate frontal assault on Narvik because of the risks to his troops.
Role range: 1939-1945
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