20 Jan 44
Book page 101
A soldier ‘B’ Coy 1 York & Lancs. described the situation. Map drawn by soldier afterwards
‘B’ Company advanced towards Monte Natale and dug in along a ridge which had a high hedge which was thick enough to be a barrier, but we could still see to our front through the sparse root system. After a while ‘C’ Company passed through us and dug in about 50 yards to our front. The whole area became quiet except for digging. All night one could hear horse transport on the road in front.
Sketch of battle drawn afterwards by a Private in 1 York & Lancs.
Book Page 102
Position of PIAT per sketch. (Photo John Strafford)
Same position 12 May 44 when US Forces arrived. (U.S. National Archives)
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