The story
In Italy, the Second New Zealand Corps was established with the task of exploiting any breach in the Gustav Line, should the depleted American 5th Army be successful in creating one. The title was one of convenience only, for the Corps was a multi-national force assembled from the 2nd New Zealand, 4th Indian and (later) 78th British Divisions plus a combat group of the 1st US Armored Division.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.