The Battle of Monte Cassino
The 'soft underbelly' of Europe proved anything but, with the Italian theatre proving hard-fought and costly for both sides. The most well-known battle of the campaign was at Monte Cassino, where Allied forces were determined to break through entrenched German lines. Many lives were lost during this months long battle. Tell us their stories.
Captain Frank Philip Dawes, 2nd Bn., Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Guardsman Albert James Tucker, 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards
Lance Corporal Daniel Bruce Gaul, 2nd Bn., Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. Died 22 February 1944.
Corporal 5506959 Cyril Jack Robins of the 1st Battalion, the Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment
L/Cpl Gordon James Brough, 6th Bn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died on 15th May 1944.
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