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'D Day dodgers' prepare for attention

British veterans of the "forgotten" Italian Campaign during the Second World War are to take their rightful place among the heroes of the liberation of Europe with a series of events to mark the 65th anniversary of the campaign.

For decades, they have been dismissed as the "D-Day dodgers", their exploits overshadowed by the Normandy Landings.

Now, to mark the anniversary of the fighting, a number of special "battlefield tours" have been organised, many to be attended by veterans from the conflict.

On May 22, there will also be a service held at Monte Cassino – a historic abbey scene of some of the fiercest fighting of the entire war – organised by the Royal British Legion. Up to 500 people are expected to attend.

Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)