Silent Cities | Operation Avalanche Remembered 

Discover more about the liberation of Italy that granted the Allies a first foothold in Europe during the Second World War.
This year we mark the 80th Anniversary of Operation Avalanche, follow the operation through the story of Henry Wellesley, 6th Duke of Wellington, as he lands with No 2. Commando on Vietri beach close to Salerno. Find out what happens to Henry, the Allied invasion and what role we play in his commemoration.
Hear from the current Duke of Wellington, our historians, our gardeners and our presenter Adrian, as they piece together an extraordinary narrative of bravery, sacrifice and commemoration.
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Do you have a story of someone who fell during Operation Avalanche? Share it with us on 'For Evermore' here: www.cwgc.org/stories
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