As VE day approaches "We will remember them" and in particular the men of the York & Lancaster Regiment who with my father gave their lives in the Battle for Monte Natale.
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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