On 22 January 1944 the Germans counter attacked Monte Natale. They made a full frontal assault and also came down the road from Santa Maria Infante to cemetery corner, "A" Company of 1 York & Lancs. who were defending cemetery corner were virtually wiped out, but some retreated up the hill to Point 172 and Tufo.
For those wishing to buy the "Battle for Monte Natale" please go to: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/John-Ernest-Strafford/a/5971 The book is a hard back with 300 pages including over 100 photos and maps. For an Audio-Visual version see below right:
Further Information received since book published
6 Seaforth Highlanders passed through ‘C’ Company to Point 172
2 Cameronians War Diary 23 Jan 44 – 1600 6 Seaforth Highlanders passed through ‘C’ Company to Point 172 and then attack Spur Point 141...
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40 Royal Tank Regiment War Diary 23 Jan 44 No 4 Troop was relieved by a troop of the 16/5 Lancers who proceeded to 780954 [400m South-West... -
1 York & Lancs. actual route of attack on Monte Natale 20 Jan 44. ‘A’ Co. on reaching the road turned right in front of the Cemetery ... -
Sherman Tank in the Garigliano Region (Photo S.W. Knowles.)
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