Fighting Vichy from Horseback - Washington, Jonathan
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In 1941, as World War II raged, Britain sent horsemen into action. They were the flank guard and reconnaissance screen for Operation "Exporter" - the invasion of Vichy French-held Syria and Lebanon. The men and horses of 5th cavalry brigade proved astonishingly effective, even fighting off aircraft.

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In 1941, as World War II raged, Britain sent horsemen into action. They were the flank guard and reconnaissance screen for Operation "Exporter" - the invasion of Vichy French-held Syria and Lebanon. The men and horses of 5th cavalry brigade proved astonishingly effective, even fighting off aircraft.
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Jonathan Washington read history at the University of St Andrews. During this time he also served with the Scottish Yeomanry and the Queens Own Yeomanry. He went on to work in publishing in Edinburgh, Beirut and in Warwickshire, and to complete a MSc Publishing at Edinburgh Napier University. Now in teaching, he lives in Warwickshire with his wife and three children. This is his first publication.