Brotherhood of veterans of the Greek Campaign, 1940-41
It was on October 28th. 1940 that the Albanian and Italian forces invaded Greece …
It was on October 28th. 1940 that the Albanian and Italian forces invaded Greece …
The Valentine was extensively used in the North African Campaign, earning a reputation as a reliable and well-protected vehicle …
Along the winding banks of the Senio, Wasps and Crocodile flame throwers went forward and sprayed the enemy posts with fire …
In late April 1945, the 7th Queen’s Own Hussars were supporting the crossing of the Po on a wide frontage, playing a leading part on the whole front of the 8th Army.
Excerpts from the wartime diaries of Trooper Ron Goldstein, 4H, 11th – 25th April 1945.
At the end of October 1944, 4th Hussars joined 9th Armd Bde and were given Kangaroo Armoured Personnel Carriers.
… this gave us a small breather to collect ourselves together …
… heavy raid by 34 Stukas on our front line at dusk …
… one of our Hurricanes getting hit and limping away …
… we intend to stay quietly, making final preparations for the big attack. We are to begin on Sunday night …