Friday, August 21, 2026

Oranges are Sweet

 Updated with further information


If only this had been in place before Ernest Shaw went there!
Cassino and its surroundings were a no-go area for a long time after the fighting was over, with uncleared minefields being a particular hazard. This sign was near the River Garigliano. All the orchards on the northern side of the Garigliano have been thickly sown with mines-hence the notice. The man in the pictiure is L/Cpl. Babb of Heath End, Great Kingshill High Wycombe, Bucks. Photo 10 Feb 44 NA11582


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Oranges are Sweet

 Updated with further information If only this had been in place before Ernest Shaw went there! Cassino and its surroundings were a no-go ar...