Prelude to Monte Cassino

[Marco]

Pows are bring outside the city...

[Marco]

The war continues... we must go elsewhere ..

[Marco]

The Polish cemetery, construction began immediately after the battle

[mess079]

Marco!You are a living encyclopedia of that battle! Your study is a great source of knowledge!Thank You for that!

I've been on Monte Cassino on 65 anniversary. What I want to show You is a trailer of documentary production . It's gonna be ready in 2-3 weeks ( it's a "after work" job )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Ksk27-rik

All the best!

Przemek

[Marco]

Hello...
Perhaps this discussion started one year ago by John Hodgin, is interesting for all fans of military history. This being the period of the beginning of the battles for Cassino, and I wanted to bring it back to life. I hope I have done something agreeable.
Marco

[Jan43]

Hi Marco
You done a wonderfull job, I injoyed it a lot.
Please keep on

Best Jan

[Homer Hodge]

Ciao, Marco!
It is well worth reviewing again and even adding to it. A wonderful history lesson for newcomers and old hands alike.
Thanks,
Homer

[John Hodgin]

Hello...
Perhaps this discussion started one year ago by John Hodgin, is interesting for all fans of military history. This being the period of the beginning of the battles for Cassino, and I wanted to bring it back to life. I hope I have done something agreeable.
Marco

Indeed Marco, and thank you! The battles in central Italy are among the most important of WWII and were not given the attention they deserve.

Best regards to all,
John

[Larry F.]

I'm reading the book "Monte Cassino" by Matthew Parker and it's fantastic!

Thanks to a fellow forum member for recommending this outstanding book.

[Marco]

I'm reading the book "Monte Cassino" by Matthew Parker and it's fantastic!

Thanks to a fellow forum member for recommending this outstanding book.

Hi Larry, I read too this book. You know the Majdalany's book? it is fantastic too.
Marco

[Marco]

Indeed Marco, and thank you! The battles in central Italy are among the most important of WWII and were not given the attention they deserve.

Best regards to all,
John

Hi Big John!! How are you? I hope very well...You finished sewing your dress of Santa Claus in Tan Water cloth?
Cheers
Marco

[John Hodgin]

Hello Marco, here is wishing you a wonderful Christmas and New Years.

Yes, Mr. Claus would look great wearing a Sumpf cap and coat! Doesn't he already have the black marching boots?

On a serious note, it would be nice to see how will Cassino be decorated for the Holidays. Perhaps you could post a photo for us near Dec. 25th.

We will remember all those who fought and suffered around Cassino during Dec. 43 and Jan. 44, both soldiers and civilians alike.

Best regards,
John

[Cincylance]

French soldiers...

Marco, as always, great work!

Also, this photo is backwards. Thought you'd like to know.

Cincylance

[Larry F.]

Hi Larry, I read too this book. You know the Majdalany's book? it is fantastic too.
Marco

Ciao Marco! No, I'm not familar with this book, but will have to pick it up. Thanks for the recommendation.

Just a horrible battle and incredible what these men, and civilians, went through.

After reading Parker's book, I can certainly understand why veterans are not Gen. Clark fans.

It would be great, yet humbling, to visit Cassino one day.

[Marco]

On a serious note, it would be nice to see how will Cassino be decorated for the Holidays. Perhaps you could post a photo for us near Dec. 25th.

If John want a photo of Cassino with Xmas Lights, I take a photo of Cassino with XMas lights...
Merry Christmas John