From the Divisional History page 79.
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Meanwhile plans ahd been made for the Lincolns to capture in succession Hill449, Zollara and the southern spur. As the companies moved forwrd through Villa towards Gemmano they were met by intense artillery and mortar fire , and suffered many casualties before they even reached Hill 414 from which the attack was to be launched. Shortely after midday, under a blanket of smoke, one depleted company put in a dashing assault and reached the lonely cross. But the bare hillside was exposed to enemy fire from the right flank, and four hours later attempts were still being made to dislodge the Lincolns from their hard won postitions.
That night....the Lincolns would then clear the spur southwards as far as Farneto . But enemy infiltration during the night caused considerable confusion....
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