Hi all, I was trying to make a list of British infantry divisions in Italy in the timeframe in which the Valentine SP (Archer) was assigned to...
My father drove a Bren Carrier in 56 Recce. A letter we have lists his squadron as "5". He served under MC Recipient Lt. John "Johnny" K Edwards,...
I found an old photo of my late grandfather in army uniform,from the badge on his uniform I, ve found it belonged to the 78th infantry(Battle axe)...
I am looking at a chap in 8 A&SH who were part of 36 Inf Bde, 78 Inf Div. He is 2989100 Pte Sydney Smith and he came from SE Northumberland. I...
Ive recently bought a book published just after the war and it has 8 maps which may be of interest to anyone interested in the 78th division or...
Hello everybody, I live in the Green (for green read politically Red) Heart of Italy - Umbria - and read an article in this morning's local...
Just noting that the 78th Division paraded together for the last time in Spittal, Austria on the morning of 6th July 1945. A few notes taken...
Hello I'm new to this forum, I have been interested in all things relating to the second world war for more than 40 years with particular focus...
I just spotted this 5 reel audio interview (total 2 1/2 hours) with Harry Corfield, who served with the Royal Irish (NOT the Inniskillings as...
Hi Does anyone know if there was an operation code name for the crossings? Cheers Perry
A motorbike displaying the emblem of 78 'Battleaxe' Division formed part of a procession of vintage army vehicles. It is the proud possession of...
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