A British Sherman tank and jeep of the 4th Brigade entering the ruins of Cassino. The monastery of Cassino had formed the focal point of the German Gustav Line which they had successfully defended since November 1943. The fourth offensive led by Polish and British troops secured Cassino for the Allies and caused the Germans to retreat north of Rome, which was then declared an 'open city'. 

Conquering the ruins

German prisoners of war are transported to the rear in a British DUKW (amphibious vehicle) with Red Cross markings; Rhine crossing, 26 March, 1945.
The name DUKW comes from GMC model nomenclature:
D, Designed in 1942
U, Utility
K, All-wheel drive
W, Dual-Tandem rear axles


Ride from water to land

Royal Air Force Combined Operations balloon crew hauling in a small barrage balloon of the type used during the D-Day landings 
