On This Day 29 January 1944 Italy - 6 Seaforths attack on Monte Natale

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                                          6 Seaforths route of attack going to the cemetery.

6 Seaforths and 2 Northants plan for the attack on Monte Natale 29–30 Jan 44.

 (Map, Frank de Planta)

16/5 Lancers War Diary

29 Jan 44

         The Squadron Leader told tank Commanders the plan.   During the early hours of the morning 2 Northants were to make an attack on Point 156, at the same time 6 Seaforths were attacking on the right of the road, their objective being Spur Point 141.   6 Seaforths were also to occupy the Cemetery.   During the night 6 Grenadier Guards and 3 Coldstream Guards were attacking the spur Northwest of Tremensuoli to cover the left flank before 2 Northants went in.   “2” Troop was to be at the Cemetery at first light to guard against an enemy counterattack down the road.   The Second in Command was to recce positions for “1” Troop and the track running below Point 156 with a view for dealing with an enemy counterattack on Point 156 and shooting up any infantry that came over the top.