The invasion of Madagascar (or Operation Ironclad) was the Allied campaign to capture Vichy French-controlled Madagascar during World War II.

The invasion of Madagascar (or Operation Ironclad) was the Allied campaign to capture Vichy French-controlled Madagascarduring World War II.

The Operation began on 5 May 1942.

The following RFA’s were involved with RN Units – both sailed from Durban in assault  Convoy ‘Y’ on 25 April 1942.

RFA Derwentdale

RFA Easedale