70th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino (18.05.2014)
- This battle of Allies forces against German Wehrmacht in Italy took place in 1944, January 17 – May19.
- Poppy-Flower became the symbol of battle as the Polish soldiers song, composed during this event, say: “the poppy-flowers are so red because they are from Polish Blood”.
- On FDC – General Anders, commander of Polish Army in Italy; in the back – ruins of Abbey
Postmark
Warsaw 1 of the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino. Monte Cassino May 1944
Date: 18.05.2014
Thank You Roman Sudzik for this beautiful FDC.
