The Crossing of the Garigliano

The Crossing of the Garigliano River by the Fifth Army, Lauro, Italy, 19 January 1944 Royal Engineers in assault boats embark for the opposite bank to repair the last two sections of the pontoon bridge knocked out by enemy fire.

Fusilier J W Roberts, 8th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, wearing a Mae West life jacket which was issued to all troops before crossing the river, lights a cigarette.

One of the first German prisoners taken after the attack being questioned by an NCO of the Intelligence Section.