Operation Newton

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During World War II, Operation Newton was a jeep-mounted patrol by 57 French members of the Special Air Service who operated in the Champagne-Burgundy area from 19 August to 11 September 1944.

The team harassed the retreating Germans until relieved by the advancing Americans.

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