The Italian Campaign 1943-45: the Forgotten Front in the Second World War

This presentation commemorates the 80th anniversary of the war’s end. It will cover the Italian Campaign in the Second World War and why it was so important, even if it was a “forgotten front.”

Presented by LTCOL (Rtd) Dr Glyn Harper, QSM.

Co- hosted by RNZE CT/ECMC and Palmerston North City Library. Donations to the RNZE Charitable Trust would be appreciated.

Image: Kaye, GF. (1944). New Zealand tank being greeted by citizens of Florence, [Photograph]. Department of Internal Affairs, War History Branch, 1/4-006785-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand

When

DATES

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Mezzanine Lounge

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

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