Jedburgh Operations: Support To The French Resistance In Eastern Brittany From June-September 1944
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This study explores the origins, purpose, training and missions of the Jedburghs. I will examine the actual operations of seven Jedburgh teams in Eastern Brittany. Their actions and effectiveness will be compared with operations of other Jedburgh teams.
Major Ralph D. Nichols
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Jedburgh Operations - Major Ralph D. Nichols
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JEDBURGH OPERATIONS: SUPPORT TO THE FRENCH RESISTANCE IN EASTERN BRITTANY FROM JUNE-SEPTEMBER 1944
by
Major Ralph D. Nichols, USA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
ABSTRACT 4
PREFACE 5
LIST OF FIGURES 6
CHAPTER ONE—ORIGINS 7
Introduction 7
Jedburgh Concept 7
CHAPTER TWO—JEDBURGH DOCTRINE 14
Jedburgh Recruitment 14
Jedburgh Training 15
Jedburgh Team Equipment 18
Jedburgh Dispatch and Deployment Procedures 18
Jedburgh Operations 19
German Rear Area Operations 20
CHAPTER THREE—TEAM FREDERICK 21
Team Frederick Conclusions 23
CHAPTER FOUR—TEAM GEORGE I 25
Team George I Conclusions 27
CHAPTER FIVE—TEAM FELIX 29
Team Felix Conclusions 30
CHAPTER SIX—TEAMS GAVIN AND GUY 31
Team Gavin 31
Team Guy 32
Combined Operations of Teams Gavin/Guy 33
Team Gavin/Guy Conclusions 35
CHAPTER SEVEN—TEAM GERALD 37
Team Gerald Conclusions 39
CHAPTER EIGHT—TEAM DANIEL 40
Team Daniel Conclusions 40
CHAPTER NINE—CONCLUSION 42
GLOSSARY 46
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER 48
BIBLIOGRAPHY 49
Books 49
Correspondence 49
Unpublished Materials 49
ABSTRACT
Specially trained teams, known as Jedburghs, were inserted into France in conjunction with Operation Overlord,
to help liberate it from German occupation. The Jedburghs were three-man allied teams, comprised of two commissioned officers, (at least one French) and a non-commissioned officer in charge of the radio (wireless telegraphy). All Jedburghs were volunteers. They received highly specialized training in guerrilla warfare. Jedburghs served in harm’s way, deep behind enemy lines. They were subordinate to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), and its commander, General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Their covert mission in Operation Overlord
helped pave the way for the liberation of France, and ultimately resulted in a campaign to free Europe from Nazi rule.
This study explores the origins, purpose, training and missions of the Jedburghs. I will examine the actual operations of seven Jedburgh teams in Eastern Brittany. Their actions and effectiveness will be compared with operations of other Jedburgh teams.
PREFACE
This study examines the role of seven Jedburgh teams in Eastern Brittany. The Jedburghs helped develop the art of unconventional warfare, pioneering methods that would later be used by today’s Special Forces. The British Special Operations Executive (SOE) and its U.S. counterpart, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS); the Special Air Service (SAS), operational groups (OGs) and other inter-allied missions are mentioned in this study only when they affected the operations of the Jedburgh teams under consideration.
The study of the seven Jedburgh teams are arranged chronologically, by date of insertion. The recently declassified operational records of the Jedburghs form the nucleus of the documentation for this study. Unfortunately, a great wealth of knowledge remains untapped in this arena. Many SOE records are still classified and not available for use.
The names of intelligence circuits will be capitalized to help the reader discern them. The names of individuals mentioned in the text are assumed to be real (as best as that can be determined). I have provided the nom de guerre of each French Jedburgh in the appropriate footnote.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Samuel J. Lewis and LTC (USA, Retired) James H. Willbanks, my thesis committee, for their support and encouragement. I acknowledge the staff of the Combined Arms Research Library at Fort Leavenworth for their invaluable assistance in this endeavor. I respectfully salute, with deep gratitude, every member of each Jedburgh team. The Jedburghs were the progenitors of today’s modern Special Forces. All Jeds
were volunteers, selfless and fiercely dedicated. They helped liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny in 1944 through their covert role in Operation Overlord.
To my family, especially my wife Marilyn, words cannot adequately express my love for you. Thank you for the patience and unwavering support you have given me.
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 1: SOE, Chain of Command, January 1944
Fig. 2: Chain of command, July 1944
Fig. 3: Jedburgh teams in Eastern Brittany
CHAPTER ONE—ORIGINS
Introduction
This study will recount and evaluate the operations of seven Jedburgh teams operating in Eastern Brittany during the summer of 1944. This has become possible with recent declassification of records. Who were these Jedburghs? They were