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46th and 56th Division Battlefield Tour (Operation Raincoat): HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
46th and 56th Div Battlefield Tour: the Salerno landing
General Mark Clark believed that the invasion beaches in the Salerno area would be lightly defended. For that reason, he decided not to bomb the area in advance, hoping to maintain the element of surprise. However, when the three Allied divisions attempted to land on September 9, 1943, it was already too late — the Germans were waiting for them in force. The two British divisions, the 46th and 56th, met fierce resistance in the northern sector. To successfully land, they had to concentrate their efforts in the north, but were unable to link up with the 36th American Division in the southern area. The distance between the British and American forces was only about 10 miles, but both groups urgently needed reinforcements. In the end, it was the heavy shelling from naval batteries — and the determination and bravery of the soldiers — that kept the landing from becoming a disaster.
The Battle For Mount Camino.
Troops of the Scots Guards – 201 Brigade – passing down a road leading to the Camino mountains.
Taken by Sgt. Bowman. 6.12.43
(IWM)
46th and 56th Division Battlefield Tour (Operation Raincoat) : WHAT TO EXPECT
The “”British Battlefield Tour (Operation Raincoat” (about 4 hours) includes:
1) pickup from your arrival at the railway station in Cassino everyday at 10.00AM or 02.00PM (Main Square, near the Green Kiosk)
2) about 4 hours guided tour of the most meaningful sites of the Winter Defensive Line:
- Mignano gap and Mignano Montelungo Village
- British memorial at Formella
- Rocca d’Evandro 6th Battalion Grenadiers monument
3) return to the railway station in Cassino at 01.30PM or 05.30PM
46th and 56th Division Battlefield Tour (Operation Raincoat): WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT THIS TOUR
46th and 56th Division Battlefield Tour (Operation Raincoat): : MORE TOURS IN THIS AREA
TOUR DURATION: about 3 hours
DEPARTUR TIME: Daily at 10.00AM and 02.00PM
MEETING POINT: Cassino Railway Station (Main Square, near the Green Kiosk)
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- Professional WW2 Guidance
- Transportation
- Donation to the monastery
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Lunch and dinner are not included
PRICE PER PERSON: 90 euros
PAYMENT:
- No advance payment required
- You can do the payment during the tour cash to your Guide
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