1944-08-24 | Lancashire Infantry Museum

This Day In History: 1944-08-24

Having occupied and cleared the city of Florence, 1st Loyals fight a fierce action with the German rearguard on the steep slopes leading up to the town of Fiesole. ‘Fiesole’ is now a unique Regimental battle honour.

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