

The Italian Campaign
All too often the sacrifices made in Italy are overshadowed by the Allied landings in Normandy. Some of those who fought for the liberation of Italy even referred to themselves ironically as “D-Day dodgers”, yet all who took part in the campaign knew the hardships and sacrifices made in one of the fiercest struggles of the war in Europe. (Image: IWM NA 14999)


Captain Arthur Hibbert, 64 (The Queen's Own Royal Glasgow Yeomanry), Anti-Tank Regiment, RA
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Signalman Lewis Albert Roots Royal Signals - Following a family tradition
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
The Battle of Monte Cassino
The Italian Campaign
CASSINO WAR CEMETERY
By Simon Roots
United Kingdom

Gunner Hugh Dockerty 935359, 17 Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Driver James Lowe T/135038, Royal Army Service Corps
By Keith Robert Hose
United Kingdom

Private George Allan Mitchell VC, 1st Bn. London Scottish, Gordon Highlanders
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
Victoria Cross holder
The Italian Campaign
MINTURNO WAR CEMETERY
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom
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