Operation Anklet was the codename given to a British Commando raid during the Second World War. The raid on the Lofoten Islands was carried out in December 1941, by 300 men from No. 12 Commando and the Norwegian Independent Company 1. The landing party was supported by 22 ships from three navies.
At the same time, another raid was taking place in the Lofoten Islands. This raid was Operation Archery, on 27 December 1941, and was seen as a diversionary raid for Operation Anklet, intended to draw away the German naval and air forces.
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