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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On This Day 4 February 1944 - Italy - The Last Journey!
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From the book obtainable from "Battle for Monte Natale" : John Strafford at the Duke of Yor...
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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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X (BR) Corps History 20 Jan 44 1 York & Lancs. were ordered to pass through and capture Monte Natale. The situation at dawn on this d...
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