| 34 (Maratha) Field Regiment (Cassino II) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1941 – present |
| Country | India |
| Allegiance |  British India  India |
| Branch |  British Indian Army  Indian Army |
| Type |  Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | SARVATRA, IZZAT-O-IQBAL “Everywhere With Honour and Glory”. |
| Colors | "Red & Navy Blue" |
| Battle honours | Cassino-II (Italian Campaign - World War II) |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 34 Fd Regt (Cassino II) |
34 Field Regiment (Cassino II) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
The Regiment was raised as the 8th Battalion of the Fifth Maratha Light Infantry at Belgaum on February 1, 1941 under Lt Col LCM Bellamy, MC. During World War II, the regiment participated in a number of battles as 4 Maratha Anti Tank Regiment initially in Iraq and Egypt. It played a decisive role in the Italian Campaign against the Germans in Battle of Cassino in the 'Lir Valley Operation' theatre from 11-13 May 1944 which earned them the coveted Honour title of “Cassino-II” and one DSO, Two Military Cross and many other Gallantry medals. [1] [2] [3]
Some of the major operations undertaken by the Regiment include:
The regiment has had the following guns in chronological order
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