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Italians surround German sniper in Naples. 18th October 1943
Fifth Army entry into Littoria, followed by Italian refugees. 6th June 1944
Men of the Green Howards in Italy. 21st January 1944
Sherman tanks and soldiers in Italy during Second World War. 9th October 1944
Destroyed railway coach south of Florence. 21st July 1944
British Mountain Trooper smiling for the camera during WWII. 13th April 1945
Bomb shelter in Anzio. (Picture) A lot of our fellows are using these underground because the Luftwaffe has been trying by and night to bomb and blast us out of the bridgehead. 21st March 1944
US Paratrooper with two men from the British 8th Army. 27th July 1943
Residents of Naples collecting water supplies. 17th October 1943
Tanks unloading from a landing craft at Nettuno. 5th February 1944
Italian civilians helping Allied soldiers unload empty shell cases at a dump on Anzio beach. 14th March 1944
German caught at Piedimonte Matese, pulled from rubble. 6th June 1944
A R. E. M. E workshop in a village square. October 21st 1943A R.E.M.E workshop in a village square. October 21st 1943
5th Army preparing for action in camp during Second World War. 29th February 1944
5th Army troops in Naples during Second World War. 18th October 1943
HMS Spartan can be seen here assisting with the bombardment of the beaches at Anzio. 3rd February 1944
Italian island natives who witnessed attack on beachhead, 12th March 1944
Sherman tanks in the ruins of San Angelo. 20th May 1944
A refugee passes a Bofors a gun near the Garigliano river. 8th February 1944
To our infantry on the hillsides around Suja, a frequent change of socks is vitally necessary to ensure good health. The proximity of the enemy at Castelforte however allows them little opportunity
Bailey Bridge rendered useless by heavy flooding on the River Canterno. 10th November 1944
Attached to the Inniskillings is Chaplain D. Jones-Evans, who lives at Pontllanfraith. As both Mrs. de Luise and the chaplain are Welsh, they had plenty to discuss. Here he is seen with Mrs
Mules carry wounded soldiers of the 8th Army. 26th September 1943
Under enemy observation and shellfire, these gunners set and ignite smoke canisters to cover our activities on the banks of the River Savio at Cesena. These men until recently manned Bofors A.A
Landing craft carrying British troops near Nettuno. Picture) Ducks coming ashore near Nettuno loaded with British troops. 25th January 1944
British troops near Naples during Second World War. 10th October 1943
Allied troops land in the docks at Salerno. 24th September 1943
Improvised shower made from an empty fuel tank in Eastern Italy, used by Aircraftman C. Briggs of London. 30th November 1944
Company Sergeant Major Plunkett explains the working of the butterfly bombs and their container, which holds 23 bombs to troops in the Anzio beachhead. 26th March 1944
800 yards from the enemy lines, British infantry are entrenched on the 5th Army main front in Italy. By day they live under fire from enemy mortar shells
Vehicles tried unsuccessfully to get through to an isolated British outpost in Italy. Their tracks made excellent runs for these Canadian volunteer ski-troopers; saved them considerable trouble in
Soldiers of the British Eighth Army take control of a town in Sicily following the Allied landings on the island in the Second World War. August 1943
On the FifthArmy Front in Italy during the Second World War. In their drive from the south towards Imola and Bologna, British troops of the 5th Army in Italy have captured Monte Penzola
A 8th Army casualty being loaded into a motor ambulance, close to the River Moro just outside Ortona, Italy. 16th December 1943
Anti Aircraft Defence of Naples during the Second World War. Photo shows:The pattern of lights made by anti-aircraft fire during a recent Nazi raid on the city off Naples in Southern Italy
Deep snow on the Eighth Army Front near Castel Frentano on the Italian Front during the Second World War. Bombardier Holt of Watford spots for enemy planes through his binoculars
Major General Sir Ernest M. Cowell, Director of Medical Service, AFH Algiers, visits the Fifth Army at the Anzio beach-head in Italy to inspect medical units in the field
Infantrymen of the 1st Battalion The Green Howards pass a Bofors gun on their way to the front near Lanciano, Italy 1st January 1944
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
Ortona, three miles behind 8th army lines, serves as a street fighting school, where veterans in this type of warfare pass on their knowledge to those less experienced
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
Advance into Italy. (Picture) To lighten their weary steps, Scots Infantry are led by two pipers as they swing northwards along a leafy lane. Circa September 1943
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 entrance into Florence. Civilians reading an underground newspaper announcing the Allied approach to Florence. Circa 18th August 1944
8th Armys entry into Florence. (Picture) scene of enthusiasm as South Africans move into the town. Circa August 1944
