Operation Candytuft

Operation Candytuft was an operation conducted by the British 2nd Special Air Service (SAS) during the Second World War. It took place on the east coast of Italy, between the towns of Ancona and Pescara, from 27th of October 1943 to 2nd of November 1943. The 16 man force under the command of Major Roy Farran aimed to disrupt German transport and communications by cutting the coastal railway. By the end of the mission, the force had successfully damaged railways, roads and communications, with two men captured.