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Operation ''Archery'', also known as the Måløy Raid, was a British Combined Operations raid during World War II against German positions on the island of Vågsøy, Norway, on 27 December 1941. The raid was conducted by British Commandos of No. 3 Commando, two troops of No.2 Commando, a medical detachment of No.4 Commando, a demolition party from 101 Troop (canoe) of No. 6 Commando and a dozen Norwegians from Norwegian Independent Company 1. The action was supported by Royal Navy gunfire, led by the light cruiser , with the destroyers , , and .〔''London Gazette'', 2 July 1948.〕 The submarine was in support as the force navigational check.〔(Combined Operations: Operation Archery )〕 For troop transport the and were used.〔 Also in support were Royal Air Force bombers and fighter-bombers. ==Objectives== The commando force of 570 troops was divided into five with these objectives. #Secure the area north of the town of Måløy in South Vågsøy and engage any enemy reinforcements; #Subdue and secure Måløy town; #Eliminate the enemy on Måløy Island which dominated the town; #Eliminate the enemy strongpoint at Holvik west of Måløy; #Provide a floating reserve offshore. Central to the operation was the destruction of fish-oil production and stores which the Germans used in the manufacture of high explosives. Another intention was to cause the Germans to maintain and increase forces in Norway which otherwise might be employed on the Eastern Front. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Operation Archery」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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