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The Italian Campaign: The Battle of Ortona
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Invasion of Sicily!
Invasion of Sicily; Canadians enter the Italian Campaign -
Mussolini Overthrown
Italy's Dictator, Benito Mussolini, was overthrown by a coup. -
Arrival at Ortona
Canadians are extremely close to Ortona. It is less than 2 miles away. -
Battle Begins
Attack on Ortona -
Renewed attack
"The unit renewed its attack on Ortona at 0700 hrs. Street fighting continued throughout the day" -Canadian Diary -
Germans feel the heat
"The enemy resistance stiffens, fresh troops reinforce the garrison, a flame thrower is used against us. " -Canadians Diary picture shows reinforcements -
Canadians Progress
"Tunnels, which the enemy were using to change positions quickly, were discovered by our forward platoons. These tunnels were quickly put out of use the exits being blown up by our Pioneers. The enemy in his determination to stop our advance used a flame thrower again today but failed to accomplish his purpose. Several more city blocks of flats were cleared and occupied by out troops." -Canadian's diary picture shows the aftermath of Ortons -
Canadian Victory
Battle of Ortona ends when the Germans begin to withdraw from Ortona.
