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3 unusual facts about Brian Horrocks


Malpas, Newport

The roads in Woodlands are named after World War II generals, e.g. Allenbrooke Avenue, Horrocks Close, Montgomery Road, Robertson Way, Wavell Drive, etc.

Operation Clipper

Given the first day′s success, XXX Corps′ commander—Lieutenant General Brian Horrocks—directed that the last two phases—3 and 4—should be combined on the 19th.

William Horrocks

His son Brian also joined the British Army, and became a leading corps commander during the Second World War.



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