1 York & Lancs. relieved a unit of 8 Indian Division, in the line on 22 December. 1 York & Lancs. then moved on to Lanciano on the 31st. For three weeks it had remained in the line, but few attacks could be carried out owing to the weather. Constant patrolling, however, was kept up.
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22 Jan 44 On this day Bombardier J. Stevenson wrote home.
98 Field Regiment Royal Artillery War Diary 22 Jan 44 – 1050 Enemy counterattack down road – occupied Cemetery – some armour with them...
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Book: Battle for Monte Natale page 97 Mark Howard, historian researching the 98 Field Regiment Royal Artillery” Lt. Col TB Davis Reg...
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On This Day: Christmas 1943 - Italy 22 Dec Lieut. Geoffrey Winter, 1 York & Lancaster Regiment writes: “Rain, snow, slush, deep ...
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On This Day 1 February 1944 - Italy - the Wandering Donkey! 2 Scots Guards War Diary 1 Feb 44 The enemy shelled the Tremensuoli villa...
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