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Operation Hawthorn was the codename for a series of British Commando raids on Sardinia during the Second World War. The raids between June and July 1943 were carried out by L Detachment Special Boat Squadron. The raiders were landed either by parachute or submarine and most of those who landed were killed or captured and the detachment had to be reconstituted.^[1]

The operation was led by Captain John Verney who commanded the L Detachment of the Special Boat Squad.^[2] The operation was planned to span 3 days (from June 30 till July 2) yet was called off after the first day of battle.

References

↑ "Naval codewords". Naval History. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
↑ Chant, Christopher. "Operation Hawthorn". Codenames Operations of World War II. Retrieved 26 May 2023.

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[1] "Naval codewords". Naval History. Retrieved 23 June 2010.

[2] Chant, Christopher. "Operation Hawthorn". Codenames Operations of World War II. Retrieved 26 May 2023.

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