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!)
Introduction Those who follow me here, and on my social media channels, will be well aware of my quest to gather as much information as possible on the brave men who served during the Second World War. To that end, I am extremely grateful for the overwhelming support I have received from several families of … Continue reading Nominal Roll 2Bn Welsh Guards: 27 August 1941
Introduction The outstanding ‘Welsh Guards At War’ by Major Ellis is the de facto reference text for the history of the Welsh Guards during the Second World War. For a book of its size, and of its time, it gives an excellent account of all of the major engagements of all three service battalions. It … Continue reading Remembering the Six: Welsh Guards Officers & The 2nd Hampshires, Tebourba, Tunisia 1942
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