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Originally Posted by Owen  Went to Ortona today.
Fantastic day out.
Will post more on our return. |
Owen
Looking forward to reading about your trip.
Just to set the scene for you:
EIGHTH ARMY: DEEDS AND DATES
from the "Eighth Army News" for July 30, 1945
1943
The advance to the Sangro was slow, and hindered by extensive demolitions, and the beginning of bad weather.
On one read there were 18 major demolitions in 15 miles. On another, 45 major demolitions in 27 miles.
The Eighth Army was commencing the hardest battle of its career.
On the Adriatic sector the battle for the Sangro began on the night of
November 21-22. On the inland sector on
November 27. It was all over on both sectors, after prolonged and bitter fighting, by
December 2.
A firm bridgehead across the Moro River was secured by
December 20.
The battle of Ortona , fought and won by the Canadians, began on December 21 and ended on December 28.
On
December 31, 1943, Lt.-Gen. Sir Oliver Leese took over the Eighth Army from Gen. Montgomery.
Cheers
Ron