All, Very grateful if someone could point me in the right direction for information regarding the 2nd Bn Hampshire Regt in North Africa and Italy, initially any part they played at Hunt's Gap & Fondouk Pass. I have "The Desert War, Then and Now" but they get brief mention. Thanks in advance for suggestions. Best, Skip
The first port of call would be the regimental history which is available at the 'budget' end of the spectrum: The Royal Hampshire Regiment. Volume 3. 1918-1954 by David Scott Daniell. If you can pick up a reasonable first edition, that's the best way to go as the maps and photos will be better: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/ol/B00194Z1U0/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=used In this case, it has been reprinted in paperback, so some shopping around might save a few bob: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1845742575 Of course, other websites are available...
Idler and TD - as ever thanks for the fast and useful replies. Will pass that on to the person whose asked me. his uncle was there and he's trying to put together a fuller picture of events for his aunt. Cheers again - looks like a good book, Skip
Hmm - looks like the Regimental Museum do a paperback copy at a good price Regimental History 1918 – 1954 (volume 3) - The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum Products Archive - The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum TD
Skip. I have a lot of information on their involvement at Salerno in Sep 43 and on the failed crossing of the Garigliano on 19 Jan 44. Regards Frank
Hello Ron, Many thanks, I've passed screenshots of that thread on to my friend and have encouraged him to join so that he can expand his knowledge thanks to longterm members such as yourself. Appreciate you getting back to me. All the best, Skip