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Originally Posted by Owen D  Meanwhile back in Italy the 2nd Wiltshires were resting and refitting in the Castel Porziano area. They weren't allowed to visit Rome as it was out of bounds to British troops.
They deserved a rest as they'd been fighting for eleven months since the Invasion of Sicily. In that time their casualties were 27 Officers and 590 Other Ranks. Winning one Victoria Cross in the process. |
Silly new to the forum question here Owen D - But are you a veteran of Italy, and were you aware at the time that the invasion in Normandy had started?