Just going through some photos my trip to Italy in August/September - thought I'd share a few that relate to WW2 (and some WW1 too)
Bergamo, 3 War Memorials in the city A proclamation stuck to a door, I only get as far as Kesselring and 1944
Florence War Cemetery Memorial to Lt Snell of the Scots Guards A memorial to civilians, I believe taken as internees
Parma - street named for WW1 Armistice and WW2 Liberation Filippo Corridoni memorial WW1 memorial I believe a memorial to all those who fell in conflict Italian Partisan memorial WW1 memorial Memorial to those who were killed by the Nazis
Cassino - I have lots from Cassino so will split over a couple of posts 1/4th Essex memorial on Castle Hill 3rd Carpathian Division memorial 5th Kresowa Division memorial 34th US Division Memorial Albaneta Farm Remains of ammunition boxes - look like they have been used for a barbecue General Anders grave General Anders memorial Memorial Sherman Castle Hill Cassino War Cemetery Enrico Toti memorial German Cemetery
The first few memorials I believe relate to the bombardment and damage to the town and those killed Sherman of 4th Polish Armoured Regiment - the Sherman stands where it was knocked out with the loss of the whole crew The Polish Cemetery A farmhouse on Snakeshead ridge, I believe this was a dressing station A shell I almost tripped over just next to the Carpathian memorial Some shrapnel that was lying on the main path up
I hope these are of some interest, some of the bits I was planning visiting but most were just random things I found wandering which I find makes them more interesting, there is so much to see if you keep your eyes open
The first photo in Perugia refers to members of he Italian armed forces captured by the Germans afer the armistice of 8 September 1943 and sent to Germany or German occupied territories to internment camps and/or work camps. They were not regarded as prisoners of war and had no rights under the Geneva Convention. Some did return home, including the father of a friend of mine. A memorial to victims of Fascism
Thanks for that, I was quickly trying some translations on google as I posted the thread, I should have checked more thoroughly
Don't quote me on this, but i think its known has the Doctor's house? Your photo of A farmhouse on Snakeshead ridge! You have done rather well to get up-to the top of point 593 on your own of which is a ( hell of a walk.) How did you get past the gates that has a padlock at the side of The Polish Cemetery? Thanks for sharing these photos. I hope you don't mind, but i would also like to add some photos? It would take some time to resize them. Well done yourself. Regards, Stu.
I thought it may be the Doctors House but wasn't 100%, I've checked and it seems to be - when I was there a couple of years ago the owner came out and said hello thinking I was Polish, I was just happy to get some water from him as that trip was mid summer and I was shattered (I prepared with provisions a bit better this time). The gate is padlocked but the fence is open to the side to walk through and head further up into the hills - the loop from the abbey up to Point 593, the Doctors House, down to the Sherman, up to Hill 575 and back to the abbey via Albaneta Farm is quite a trek on its own plus the walk up and down from the town to the abbey makes it a hard day, but I find it a lovely place to walk and sitting on 593 and 575 resting, pondering and taking in the views is amazing. If you have photos that add to the thread please do Alistair
Alistair. It is indeed The Doctor’s House. It was given this name by the Poles because it was the Regimental Aid Post (RAP) for the most forward battalion below Point 593. The RAP was where the battalion’s only doctor worked from. His role was to decide who was well enough to survive the journey to the Advanced Dressing Station (ADS) at the bottom of the Cavendish Road just outside Cairo. The RAP did not conduct any surgery - that was done at the ADS. Regards Frank
Alistair, i take my hat off to you for walking up from the town. I would say its a good 10 mins on a coach. May be more?I've not seen some of the memorials before. Not surprised you was goosed. A Good days work.. Thanks again. I will get busy with resizing a few. Regards, Stu.
Alistair, here are two mural's that are in the US Sicily - Rome Military Cemetery, Nettuno. Its a Cemetery that's worth a visit. Click on images. Regards, Stu.
Great photos ...Here’s some random photos of Naples 2018 .. we went down in the catacombs.. in the entrance there was some very interesting exhibits.. As you know the Neopolitians , sought refuge down there during the bombing ... and they left cars & general household bits, the pedalcars were very poignant. Amazing people!. Great city . Regards Derrick
Alistair, that nice chap that goes by minden1759, aka Frank, took these photos some years ago. I did not know that he had done so! The Italians was playing the Jocks in the Six Nations Rugby Union in Rome. I think it was 2016? I was in a bar watching the match has you do. Also included is Appendix `B' Battle Casualties; 172 & 173. Plus 174 Honours & Awards. The engravings are in the Anglican Church in Rome. Must pay a visit when I'm next in Rome! Regards, Stu.