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I'm researching a chap killed at Anzio with the Loyal North Lancs Regt. For background to my research, can anyone shed light on their activities during this part of the Italian campaign?
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Raleigh Trevalyan's books or Carlo D'Este's "Fatal Decision" cover Anzio very well. Start there.
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