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A Ghurka of the 8th Army sports a 16 inch moustache during Second World War. 7th July 1943
On the 8th army front a mule train carrying ammunition to Montgomerys men passes a little party busily engaged digging out a bogged Sherman tank. Circa 4th December 1943
Sicilian civilians hand over arms to British soldiers. 17th August 1943
Bridge to Casalbordino destroyed by retreating Germans. 4th December 1943
Winston Churchill visits Tripoli to thank troops of the 8th Army at Castel Benito airfield. 9th February 1943
8th Army transports moving up to a forward airfield under the famous Marble Arch, near El Agheila. 28th December 1942
8th Armys entrance into Florence. As our armour enters the city people come into the streets, but they hug the walls and doorways to keep out of harm. Circa 18th August 1944
8th and 5th armies meet in Italy. Lt. Charles Grant, US 5th army. Flight Lt D. E. C8th and 5th armies meet in Italy. Lt. Charles Grant, US 5th army. Flight Lt D.E.C. Nutting, RAF. Lt. W.B Short of British 8th Army. Circa 22nd September 1943
Andria, near Barlotta shows a collection of 8th army men. Left to right: A/Sep Shukar Din (Indian), Subadar Haqiqat (Punjab, India), Able Seaman E. Scott, Able Seaman C. Rens, Cpl. T. Gavin. Pte H
8th Army Infantry take up mountain positions. (Picture) The column winds its way slowly up the track. So arduous is the journey that halts must be called every 15 minutes for rest
British 8th Army had just crossed the River Arno into Florence. The Regimenta, Sergeant Major, who had apparently established his open air pantry
8th Army Lieutenant General Kirkman visits Florence during Second World War. (Picture) General Kirkman leaves after his visit to Garrison H.Q. in Florence. Circa September 1944
8th Armys entry into Florence, South Africans move into the town. An Indian Division are now fighting in the central mountain sector on the right of the Florence sector through their positions are
Indian troops clean up farm houses. 8th army Italy Jemadur Mohd Yaqus, Platoon Commander, reads a message from a scout. Circa 1940s
Rain floods an 8th army sector in Italy. (Picture) Priority salvage, all hands turn out to save the rations after heavy rain in the Camucin Cortina area of Italy. Circa 13th July 1944
8th army front: Adriatic Sector. 75mm guns on half tracks manned by men of the Kings Dragoon guards. Circa 11th December 1944
Lieut. Gen Sir Richard McCreery, new 8th army commander, visits brigade HQ. With Major Mills, M.C, inspecting a knocked out Tiger tank at Riccione. Circa 1940s
8th Armys Toilet In The Field Lance Bombardier Gordon Taffy Williams, of Mostyn Street, Llandudno, North Wales, sits in the cab of his lorry and uses his driving mirror when he shaves
Crocodile tanks in Italy. It has now been revealed that the 8th Army have been using ultra-modern flame-throwers called Crocodiles against the Germans. (Picture) Crocodiles in action during combat
Eighth Army troops enter Bologna. (Picture) Cheering crowds gather in thousands to greet Allied troops entering Bologna during Second World War. Circa 1940s
The advance northwards in the 8th army zone of operations, Italy, proceeds according to plan. Here a Sherman tank passes through a road barrier at Nicastro as British forces push their way northwards
8th army men in action near Faenza, Italy. (Picture) Infantrymen crouch down for cover during enemy shelling. Circa January 1945
Argenta (German key defence town) falls to the 8th army. (Picture) Men of the 8th Army mopping up in the badly battered town of Argenta, key defence position. Circa 1st May 1945
8th army chief views battle for Faenza. Major Gen. Keighley, 8th army corps commander. 26th November 1944
8th Army advances into the Gothic line. (Picture) Welsh infantrymen near the River Conca. Circa 1940s
Infantry position in the Gothic line during Second World War. Circa 1940s
Destroyed German ammunition dump near Arce. 6th June 1944
British troops boarding invasion craft at Catania, Sicily. 5th September 1943
Second World War, North Africa Campaign. Mareth Line, Tunisia. April 1943
El Alamein - 2nd November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El Alamein was a decisive battle of the Second World War that took place near the Egyptian railway halt of El Alamein
El Alamein - 1st November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El Alamein was a decisive battle of the Second World War that took place near the Egyptian railway halt of El Alamein
El Alamein - 17th November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El Alamein was a decisive battle of the Second World War that took place near the Egyptian railway halt of El Alamein
El Alamein - November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El Alamein was a decisive battle of the Second World War that took place near the Egyptian railway halt of El Alamein