Description of operations from D-Day onward.
Operation reviews and lessons learned during operations in Italy, submitted by unit historical officers and compiled by Canadian Military Headquarters.
Canadian Military HeadquartersGeneral operations reports from May 1944, including the action at the Hitler line.
Summary of operations conducted by 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade written by Bert Hoffmeister, Brigade Commander.
Operations reports from PPCLI, Loyal Edmonton Regiment, and Seaforth Highlanders for the Battle of Bagnavallo.
The fonds consists of an album of photographs and a few souvenirs documenting the military career of Edwin Chester Hicks. Included are pictures of PPCLI training on Vancouver Island, in garrisons in Scotland and southern England, and in the field in Italy. Some photos are annotated with the names of Hick's friends. Includes samples of military currency used in Italy.
Hicks, Edwin Chester
Operation reviews and lessons learned during operations in Italy, submitted by unit historical officers and compiled by Canadian Military Headquarters.
Canadian Military Headquarters
Operation reports: 2 C.I.B., Liri valley, including an appendix of the PPCLI Narrative from the battle. Cameron Ware, Major W DeN Watson, and Major D.H. Rosser are mentioned by name.
2 Canadian Infantry Brigade
Summary of actions from the Gothic Line to San Fortunato.
Bert Hoffmeister, Commander of 2CIB, describes the action around Savignano. Includes a description of the crossing of the Savia by the Seaforth Highlanders.
Bert Hoffmeister