The arrival of the Allies in Sicily and southern Italy coincided with an active volcanic period featuring activity on the part of Mt. Etna and (here) the extremely dangerous Mt. Vesuvius.  Both erupted, engulfing several villages in lava, at this time, occasioning some inconvenience to the Americans operating in the area.  Oh well - at least Vesuvius did not explode, as it has on several occasions in its time.  That could have been very inconvenient, indeed.  This somewhat less than reassuring 'photo of Vesuvius dates from 1944.  Best regards, JR.

Artillery of the Gods.

One of seven recce plans Caproni Ca.310 Libeccio former Royal Yugoslav Air Force taken by Croatian Air Force and employed on Eastern Front from the Kroatische Luftwaffen Legion. The seven twin engine was related to Yugoslav purchase in Italy, 1938, of twelve Ca.310s. Victor Sierra

Croat Ca.310

Yugoslav French-built Renault FT-17 destroyed in the course of the German invasion of Yugoslavia, 1941.  I could be wrong - but there appears to be a large, neat hole in the near-forward flank.  If so, little survival prospect for the crew.  Best regards, JR.