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.
Gunner Sydney Richard Peter Fuller, 14525524, 1st Field Regiment, Royal Artillery
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
Lance Corporal William Henry Reedman, 6th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders
By ian reedman
United Kingdom
Naik Yashwant Ghatge VC
Private Vincent McHardy Smith - The Brave Volunteer
By Alison McHardy Mair
United Kingdom
Captain Charles Hope Fitzmaurice Lansdowne, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne
By Steve Calder
United Kingdom
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