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
Thank You! Since my recent post, and the appeal for support on social media, I’m pleased to report that I have been sent several Squad Photographs over the last few days - thank you ever so much to those that have been able to help! Whilst trawling the internet searching for these said Squad Photographs, … Continue reading 14588859 Gdsm. James Woodman: Bringing Multiple Sources Together
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