The Dams raids on the night of 16/17 May 1943 were notable not least for the incredible ingenuity shown by the Lancaster crews in their efforts to avoid detection by the enemy en route to their targets
a vicious two-day battle took place in which the Germans came face to face with the premier French tank
This victory set the stage for the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House on April 9th 1865
In December 1941
England v South Africa - Investec 2002 by Doug Harker. (Y) SIG1384C The Dams raids on theSPC0419Y. England v South Africa Investec 2002 by Doug Harker. England 53 South Africa 3, Twickenham, Novermber 23rd 2002. England: Robinson, Cohen, Tindall, Greenwood, Christophers, Wilkinson, Dawson, Vickery, Leonard, Thompson, Johnson, Kay, Moody, Back, Hill. (Subs): Dallaglio, Gomersall, Healey, Morris, Regan, Stimpson. Scores: Try Cohen, 2 Tries Greenwood, Try Back, Try Hill, Try Dallaglio, Penalty Try, 2 Penalties Wilkinson, Conversion