A collection of articles written by Gareth Scanlon with a primary focus on the Italian Campaign 1943-45 and all things related to the 3rd Battalion Welsh Guards | 1st Guards Brigade | 6th Armoured Division (amongst much else!)
Apologies! I’m so, so sorry - I have been massively neglecting my blog here and all of my social channels too! I’m pleased to report that this isn’t all bad news, it’s because I’m trying to put every spare minute into actually writing “The Forgotten Fighting Third”. Whilst I have been progressing a great deal … Continue reading Unveiling 3Bn’s Men Through Squad Photos
Those of you that regularly follow my posting here will be well aware that I am now deeply within the throes of writing my next book; The Forgotten Fighting Third. This will tell the story of the 3rd Battalion (3Bn) Welsh Guards throughout 'their war' during the campaigns in Tunisia and Italy between 1943-45. Again, … Continue reading Lt. Anthony Schuster No.1 Coy, 3WG: The Full Account
Introduction Regular readers of my blog and social media pages will be well aware of the information I have been amassing in support of my book. I now have some 18’000 files relating to 3Bn, these include photographs, maps, documents amidst other bits. Regular readers will also know that I have travelled far and wide … Continue reading 2732483 CSM Francis Tremblett: Providing His Family With More Information
Introduction Wherever I find anything for sale that’s remotely connected to 3Bn I try and pick it up. This is for several reasons , but principally to be able to photograph or copy the items for inclusion in my database and forthcoming book. As per what a museum does, I feel that the inclusion of … Continue reading 14668329 Sgt Leslie Norman White: Researching Individuals & The Importance of Personal Archives
Happy New Year ! 2024 was quite a year and I'm very much looking forward to 2025. As Camouflaged Fist was nearing completion, I had already resigned myself to documenting a full account of the Welsh Guards in Italy. To that end I have been working on my forthcoming title that will also be available … Continue reading 2738461 L/Cpl Dewi West: A Story of Sacrifice and Discovery
Camouflaged Fist 