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
Introduction I recently posted on my social media channels about how fantastic it was to meet Catherine Bowen and be able to copy and photograph pics and other items retained by her grandfather 2737719 L/Cpl Gerwyn Jones. It was a privilege to have been able to scan his photographs which contain so many interesting details … Continue reading Squad Photos: Unlocking People & Their Stories
Camouflaged Fist 