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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19 Jan 44 KOYLI capture Point 201
1 KOYLI ‘A’ & ‘C’ Cos. on Point 201. ‘B’ Co. and HQ in Tufo. All 1 York & Lancs. Cos. in Tufo. 1 Green Howards ‘A’ and ‘B’ Cos. at ...
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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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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 Private Roy Hamilton 1 Green Howards Regiment recorded in his diary: Christmas Day 1943 Christ...
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