A day by day consolidation of the war diaries of the Irish Brigade HQ and the three individual rifle battalions following their journey from Algiers to Austria.
November to December 1942 – Arriving in North Africa
On route to North Africa – the Skins and Irish Rifles arrived in Algiers, followed two weeks later by the Faughs.
A forward observation post held by the Germans was known as ‘Two Tree’ Hill as on its highest point two trees grew. It was important to take the hill as it had advantageous position commanding all the approaches for many miles around, 10 January 1943
July to December 1943 – From Sicily to the Moro River
Returning from Algeria to Tunisia before crossing to Sicily with 8th Army in the last week of July.
The stretch of valley through which runs the river Sillaro and the road to S. Clemente, a village well within range of enemy shellfire, is covered by a smoke screen. This screen is maintained by men of the 53rd L.A.A. Regiment, R.A., who work about 1,000 yards from the nearest enemy, 22 January 1945.
Rfn. Bernard Brister of 12 Syon Lane, Isleworth, Middx of 2 LIR keeps watch from a dugout near the Senio, 17 March 1945
A Priest Kangaroo personnel carrier of 209th Self-Propelled Battery, Royal Artillery, transports infantry of 78th Division near Conselice, 13 April 1945.
The Russian General and his staff walks with Lieut. General Keightley and Lt Colonel Bredin towards Btn. H.Q., 2nd London Irish Rifles, 12 May 1945.
