3 Commando Bridge.

colinhotham · 13-06-2005, 11:03 AM

Having just returned from my third trip to Sicily I am in the process of writing the story of the action by 3 Commando (Army) in capturing the Malati Bridge north of Lentini in July 1943. Monty's stone is still in place after 62 years, with the inscription "3 Commando Bridge" on it and the bridge itself looks little different to 1943 photos. A very important battle for a bridge on the route north for the 50th Division of the Eighth Army. I noted with interest that below the stone someone had placed a Rememberance wooden cross. I would like to hear from any one who took part in this action, or relatives of same.

ianbailey171 · 31-03-2008, 04:24 PM

I am looking for information on the capture of Malati Bridge to give a presentation to a military group visiting on a Battlefield Tour. Much of the information I have found so far only repeats the same basic info. I would be very interested to read your account if you have completed it.

Owen · 31-03-2008, 04:29 PM

Ian,
Colin hasn't been on the site for a couple of years but he has this on the BBC People's War site.
BBC - WW2 People's War - 3 Commando Bridge

Warlord · 31-03-2008, 04:58 PM

Please let me know when you make your writings available to the public; I´m always looking for some good historical material to share my bed with...

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13-06-2005, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
colinhotham Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Wiltshire. UK. Posts: 60	Having just returned from my third trip to Sicily I am in the process of writing the story of the action by 3 Commando (Army) in capturing the Malati Bridge north of Lentini in July 1943. Monty's stone is still in place after 62 years, with the inscription "3 Commando Bridge" on it and the bridge itself looks little different to 1943 photos. A very important battle for a bridge on the route north for the 50th Division of the Eighth Army. I noted with interest that below the stone someone had placed a Rememberance wooden cross. I would like to hear from any one who took part in this action, or relatives of same.

31-03-2008, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
ianbailey171 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	I am looking for information on the capture of Malati Bridge to give a presentation to a military group visiting on a Battlefield Tour. Much of the information I have found so far only repeats the same basic info. I would be very interested to read your account if you have completed it.

31-03-2008, 04:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 8,692	Ian, Colin hasn't been on the site for a couple of years but he has this on the BBC People's War site. BBC - WW2 People's War - 3 Commando Bridge

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