Men of the 9th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers at an observation post at the window of a ruined house.
During 12 - 13 September, the Germans mounted their strongest counter-attack, dividing the Allied forces and almost forcing them to evacuate completely;  Salerno, Italy, 9 September 1943 (Operation Avalanche)

Observation post

British paratroopers on board a C-47 aircraft before taking off for a practice jump at the Royal Air Force base of Down Ampney, England, in preparation for Operation Market Garden; September, 1944.


British paratroopers in training

Bren gun mounted on a Universal carrier Mk I;  8 October 1941.
