Churchill Mark Vs preparing to lay down fire, well within the range HE from the 95 mm guns, on the enemy held Casa Venti, and the surrounding buildings, without having to cross the canal. (Photo IWM N.A.22731) 
Into Battle with the Cremona Group, March 1945
On the threshold of the Po Valley, the Royal Engineers were faced with a task that would last until war's end, the construction of bridges over the many canals and rivers. The photograph is one of the two constructed over De Bonifica Destra to carry supplies to Cremona Brigade's regiments. A Bailey Bridge was built between the two to carry tanks. (Photo IWM N.A.22732) 
Pre-battle conference. In the centre with map board, Major R.D.Morton, M.C., O.C. C Squadron. Lt. D.R.King, 3 Troop Leader is on the left and Lt. Moncarda, 21st Regiment, Cremona Group on the right. (Photo IWM N.A.22733) 
Two Churchill Crocodile Flame-throwers, of 51st Royal Tank Regiment
under command of the NIH, ready to move out. (Photo IWM N.A.22734)
Italian infantry assemble prior to the attack.
(Photo IWM N.A.22735)
Italians climb aboard Churchills.(Photo IWM N.A.22736)
Advancing in to battle. (Photo IWM N.A.22737)
Into battle - another view.(Photo IWM N.A.22738)
A Churchill Mark VII with Italian infantry on board.(Photo IWM N.A.22739)
Bren gunner covering advance from inside a pillbox. (Photo IWM N.A.22740)
The fruits of victory - first German prisoners taken by Italian troops.
(Photo IWM N.A.22741)Return to the
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