416 The Iron Gut of Europe
The History of the Twentieth Century
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The Battle for Ortona: A Canadian Struggle
This chapter recounts the intense struggle of the Canadian 1st Division to capture the town of Ortona from German forces in December 1943. It highlights the heavy casualties faced and the tactical challenges as the narrative transitions into the broader context of the Italian campaign in early 1944.
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