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From there we headed to Anzio harbour where we discussed The option of having a quick trip into Rome was without
in detail the logistical side of things and how we might go about doubt a real bonus, as many of us never been there before. Once
invading the harbour (beach) in a present day situation. we arrived everyone seemed to go their own way, helped by an
After discussing the successes and failures of attempting ‘Idiots Guide to Rome’ produced by Sp Tp Comd Rob Giles,
such an undertaking today, we moved to the Anzio Beach Head who also very quickly got lemoned as the Sqn Photographer.
Cemetery, where we conducted another short service and laid Some headed for the Vatican, some to the Colosseum and some
another wreath. This brought the day to a close, with our final just wandered around the city. Everyone, however, was very
visit being the Latina War Museum. pleased to have had this opportunity and it made
The museum consisted of many large build- an already amazing trip that little more special.
ings, each covering a different aspect of the cam- “we headed for I would strongly recommend anyone who
paign from the invasion at Anzio to the battle of
Anzio, the coastal
ever gets the chance to participate in a
Cassino and the break through of the Gustav Battlefield Study Tour, to make sure they go.
Line, plus a large array of the various equipments town where the inva- Not only was this a very educational study but
and vehicles that were used. The trip to the
sion had begun”
it was also very enjoyable and from Sapper to
museum was extremely useful, helping bring all Major everyone came away having learnt
of the accounts, stories and visits together. This something new and with great memories.
was the close of the Battlefield Study and we boarded the coach Being there and seeing all those places with the men who
to move to our final location, Rome. Our flight was not until the fought there all those years ago really brought everything to
next day and our hotel was located just outside Rome giving us life. Also it really hit home how much the youth of 64 years
the opportunity of visiting it the next day prior to our flight. ago had sacrificed for our freedom.
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