

The Battle of Monte Cassino
The 'soft underbelly' of Europe proved anything but, with the Italian theatre proving hard-fought and costly for both sides. The most well-known battle of the campaign was at Monte Cassino, where Allied forces were determined to break through entrenched German lines. Many lives were lost during this months long battle. Tell us their stories.


Naik Yashwant Ghatge VC

Private Vincent McHardy Smith - The Brave Volunteer
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
The Battle of Monte Cassino
The Italian Campaign
CASSINO WAR CEMETERY
By Alison McHardy Mair
United Kingdom

Captain Charles Hope Fitzmaurice Lansdowne, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
The Battle of Monte Cassino
The Italian Campaign
CASSINO MEMORIAL
By Steve Calder
United Kingdom

Trooper Gordon Roe - Killed in Action aged 20 years
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
Post Office
The Battle of Monte Cassino
The Italian Campaign
CASSINO WAR CEMETERY
By Jill Bond
United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Eric Fletcher Waters
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