Can anyone help me? 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment - Page 5

Owen · 05-04-2007, 11:46 PM

He would have arrived at the battalion on 28/1/44 when they were still in the Garigliano area, north of the river.
30/1/44 they put in an attack on NATALE, I'll add info on that later.
There are several pages about that in the 5th Div History, they stayed in that area until 2nd March 1944.
Then they moved to Anzio.
17th Brigade including Great-Uncle arrived in the Anzio area 9th March 1944.They took over the Lobster Claw, see Anzio map.

Forget Cassino , that is only confusing you.

Rich Payne · 05-04-2007, 11:49 PM

BNAF indicates "British North Africa Force". which was formed prior to the invasion of Italy.

It would appear that he embarked for Service overseas on 12/11/43 and disembarked 27/11/43 although I cannot see where. He could well have been posted directly to Italy. The reference to BNAF would not necessarily indicate that he was in North Africa.

As he was with the 2nd Northamptons, you do not really need to look at other units. As Owen has said, the Battalion were involved in an action in the Fortress area at the time and lost ground. Inevitably, grave marking would not have been the first priority.

I have seen Anzio described as the closest thing that WW2 had to the trench warfare of the Great War. It really would be a good idea to pick up a general book on Anzio to get a feel for it.

I suspect that the only way to get more specific information might be the Battalion War diaries at Kew.

Owen · 05-04-2007, 11:51 PM

Natasha,
Have you gor £33 spare? if so buy this book.
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Save me posting it here.

Rich Payne · 06-04-2007, 12:06 AM

Crikey Owen, You've gone from potential customer to super-salesman in the space of a week ! Are you enjoying the book ?

Natasha · 06-04-2007, 12:09 AM

this is great thanks again for all the help i will certainly look into getting hold of this book!

von Poop · 06-04-2007, 12:11 AM

Might actually be cheaper to get it sent from seller #12 in Canada?

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Owen · 19-03-2008, 11:23 AM

Natasha,
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05-04-2007, 11:46 PM	#41 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,310	He would have arrived at the battalion on 28/1/44 when they were still in the Garigliano area, north of the river. 30/1/44 they put in an attack on NATALE, I'll add info on that later. There are several pages about that in the 5th Div History, they stayed in that area until 2nd March 1944. Then they moved to Anzio. 17th Brigade including Great-Uncle arrived in the Anzio area 9th March 1944.They took over the Lobster Claw, see Anzio map. Forget Cassino , that is only confusing you.

05-04-2007, 11:49 PM	#42 (permalink)
Rich Payne Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 720	BNAF indicates "British North Africa Force". which was formed prior to the invasion of Italy. It would appear that he embarked for Service overseas on 12/11/43 and disembarked 27/11/43 although I cannot see where. He could well have been posted directly to Italy. The reference to BNAF would not necessarily indicate that he was in North Africa. As he was with the 2nd Northamptons, you do not really need to look at other units. As Owen has said, the Battalion were involved in an action in the Fortress area at the time and lost ground. Inevitably, grave marking would not have been the first priority. I have seen Anzio described as the closest thing that WW2 had to the trench warfare of the Great War. It really would be a good idea to pick up a general book on Anzio to get a feel for it. I suspect that the only way to get more specific information might be the Battalion War diaries at Kew.

05-04-2007, 11:51 PM	#43 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,310	Natasha, Have you gor £33 spare? if so buy this book. AbeBooks: Search Results - aris and fifth british division Save me posting it here.

06-04-2007, 12:06 AM	#44 (permalink)
Rich Payne Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 720	Crikey Owen, You've gone from potential customer to super-salesman in the space of a week ! Are you enjoying the book ?

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Natasha Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 14	this is great thanks again for all the help i will certainly look into getting hold of this book!

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