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 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
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
Introduction The British 6th Armoured Division was raised in September 1940 by Maj Gen John Crocker. For its divisional sign it chose a clenched mailed gauntlet in white on a square black background - a symbol that was to earn it the name of the 'Mailed Fist Division'. Armoured Divisions were uncommon formations in the … Continue reading 6th Armoured Division ‘Mailed Fist’ Formation Signs: A Collecting Resource
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