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An Ontario Regiment tank in the summer of 1944

September 1944

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In early September individual tank troops of the Ontario Regiment were assigned to support several infantry units for the push north of Florence and into Fiesole. The tanks were called…

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An Ontario Regiment tank overlooks the Arno River valley during the advance to Florence.

August 1944

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The first few days of August were quiet for the Ontario Regiment, consisting of static time and some location moves meant to convince the Germans that the advance on Florence…

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An Ontario Regiment tank enters San Pancrazio. Alexander M. Stirton/ DND / Library and Archives Canada / PA-160448

July 1944

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By the beginning of July 1944 the Germans had withdrawn from the Lake Trasimeno area, but some pockets of enemy resistance remained behind. The British 28th Brigade, with the Ontario…

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June 1944

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June 1944 began with the Ontario Regiment in a rest area while they focused on vehicle maintenance. There were also sports meets, shooting competitions and entertainment. A memorial service for…

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