The view from the front edge of Monte Natale showing Santa Maria Infante, the valley below and the mountains opposite all occupied by the Germans! Is it any wonder it was fought over by both sides?
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
1 York & Lancs. Route of attack.
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 ...
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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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