Courage And Valour

Episode 7 – Towards Florence


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In this episode we hear from a reinforcement joining the fight, and we follow the New Zealand infantry as they move northwards up through Italy towards the important city of Florence. They encounter the formidable Paula Line, a series of defences around Florence that included the stronghold villages of San Michele and La Romola.

Featuring in order of their first appearance in this episode:

Norm Harris (24 Battalion)

Brynn Hughes  (22 Battalion)
Clem Hollies (21 Battalion)
Colin Murray (24 Battalion)
Alan Ambury  (24 Battalion)
Harry Hopping (24 Battalion)
Pat Green (24 Battalion)
Jack Cummins (22 Battalion)
Ted “Bluey” Homewood (21 Battalion)

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