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Battle of Newport (Split)

From Alternative History


Battle of Newport
Part of the German War

Newport, Isle of Wight
DateApril 241938
Result British Victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom Third Reich
Strength
Local Police
43rd Wessex Division
1st Parachute Division
Casualties and losses
2 policemen, 5 soldiers 10 dead, the remaining captured

The battle of Newport took place around Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. On the 24 April 1938, members of the 1st Parachute Division landed on the island.