British Landings at Peter Beach – The Road to Rome

 

The Allied landings at Anzio, codenamed Operation Shingle, commenced on January 22, 1944. The goal: outflank the German Gustav Line and seize Rome. British forces landed at Peter Beach, a strategic coastal sector north of Anzio, selected for its proximity to the Via Anziate — a critical supply route to Rome.

 

Though initial resistance was light, delays in the inland advance allowed German forces to entrench, resulting in a prolonged and bloody stalemate. This tour explores the key sites where British forces fought with distinction during this challenging campaign.

 

Peter Beach – British Landing Sector

   

Landing site for the British 1st Infantry Division on January 22, 1944.

   

Explore the coastline where troops came ashore and pushed inland toward the Via Anziate.

   

Learn about the objectives, challenges, and tactical decisions during the first days of the campaign.

 

Anzio War Cemetery

 

   

Visit the Commonwealth cemetery in Anzio to honor British soldiers who fell in battle.

   

Optional: Personalized grave search based on family history.

 

 

Aprilia – “The Factory”

 

   

Explore the town of Aprilia, dubbed "The Factory" by British troops due to its red-brick architecture.

   

Site of intense urban combat between British divisions and entrenched German defenders.

 

 

The Wadis & Memorial to Eric Fletcher Waters

   

Walk the wadis where terrain and crossfire made combat brutal.

   

Visit the memorial honoring British Missing in Action, including Eric Fletcher Waters, father of Roger Waters (Pink Floyd).

  

Bespoke Family Itineraries

   

We can customize the tour based on the specific service history of your relatives.

   

Research on regiments, battles, and personal stories included upon request.

 

 

Beach Head War Cemetery

   

Final resting place of over 2,300 Commonwealth soldiers.

   

Focus on the role of British units during the Anzio Campaign.

  

The Breakout Site

 

   

Conclude the tour at the point of British breakthrough in May 1944.

   

Understand the strategic importance of this action in liberating Rome.

 

 

British Units Involved (Jan–June 1944)

   

British 1st, 5th, 46th, 56th, 78th Infantry Divisions

   

British 6th Armoured Division, 8th Armoured Brigade

   

British 2nd Parachute Brigade, SAS, Royal Engineers, Royal Artillery, Royal Tank Regiment

   

British Guards Brigade, 24th Guards Brigade

 

 

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