Who landed at Sword Beach in WW2?

Sword Beach was given mainly to the British 3rd Infantry Division. They had help from British commandos. There were also French troops, Commando Kieffer. Specialised armoured vehicles joined in too. The plan worked. They hit the far eastern edge of the D-Day landing zone.

The foot soldiers depended on the 27th Armoured Brigade. This unit brought Hobart’s Funnies, which were made for landings. These special amphibious tanks were built to get past coastal obstacles. Commandant Philippe Kieffer led the French men. Their task carried both meaning and purpose. They took on the casino stronghold at Ouistreham. After that, they aimed to move inland fast. The goal was to meet the 6th Airborne Division. They also worked to hold the key bridge routes into Caen.