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Italy
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- Textual record
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- Source of title proper: Museum created
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8 cm textual records ,5 cm binder
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The Second World War was the first time the Hussars left Canadian shores as a Regiment. In July 1940, the Regiment was mobilized to form the 4th Canadian Motorcycle Regiment. In February 1941, the Canadian Army converted the Hussars to armour and became the 5th Armoured Regiment. The Regiment sailed for England at the end of August, 1941 and was stationed in England until November, 1943 when it sailed for Africa. The Regiment later sailed to Italy and landed in Naples in December. The Regiment fought through Italy, winning battle honours until February, 1944 when it sailed to France to begin the journey to the campaigns in Belgium and Holland. It was in Italy that the first Princess Louise, the original Regimental mascot
Custodial history
G W Robinson
H. Lt.-Col. C F A (Kit) Graham
Scope and content
Series consists of textual records on The fall of Italy and A study of various versions of the War Diary. The battles at Coriano, the Gothic Line and other battles in Italy. In a 5 cm Binder , textual records telling The story of the Advance Party of the 5th Canadian Armoured Regiment to Italy in October/November 1943.
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- English
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Box - 9