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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Book: Battle For Monte Natale Page 19 

17 January 1944 is the eve of the launching of the first stage of the battle for Rome.

Armour moves up for the battle, and mobile “PRIEST” Guns and their crews prepare.   Last minute adjustments and repairs are carried out on the guns, and the gunners eat their eve of battle meal.   Gunners of the 471 Battery, Surrey and Sussex Yeomanry prepare themselves and their mobile PRIEST Guns for the battle.

17 Jan 44



Video 643 5-7

No.2 Army Film and Photo Section

Cameraman: Sgt Hopkinson

Copyright: Imperial War Museum

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  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Book: Battle For Monte Natale Page 19  17 January 1944 is the eve of the launching of the first stage of the battl...