Matthew CamilleriJul 29, 202310 minThe Canadians in Sicily - Part OneCanada declares war; first combat operations; and the attention shifts to Sicily - the landings and early battles.
Matthew CamilleriJul 22, 20237 minOperation Fustian - Part TwoThe parachute drop goes awry, and the Paras try to hold out when the relief column from XIII Corps fails to show up.
Matthew CamilleriJul 15, 20237 minOperation Fustian - Part OneOn 13th July 1943, the 1st Parachute Brigade was tasked with capturing the Primosole Bridge to secure a crossing across the Simeto River.
Matthew CamilleriJul 7, 202310 minThe Raid on Capo Murro di PorcoOn the night of 9th/10th July 1943, the SRS was tasked with silencing an Italian coastal battery that posed a threat to the Allied landings.