The Straits of Messina Spring 1944

Crossing the Straits of Messina – 1943

photo of Strait Messina 1943.  [P1434] The 1st Canadian Division crossed the Straits of Messina from Sicily to Reggio di Calabria on 3 September 1943, having completed the battles to take Sicily from the landing at Pachino on 10 July to the end of August.

Classification
Images
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Binder 12, Research Room Shelf
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