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Title
Trial Run
Description
British planners desired to keep German units in the Ortona region “occupied” so they would be unavailable to reinforce the Cassino area. V Corps Maj. Gen. Allfrey decided to carry out this mission with green troops who would be provided with combat experience by attacking the fortified German lines. …
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Source
Publisher
Date
1944-01-17
Scenario#
J190
Scenario Description
British planners desired to keep German units in the Ortona region “occupied” so they would be unavailable to reinforce the Cassino area. V Corps Maj. Gen. Allfrey decided to carry out this mission with green troops who would be provided with combat experience by attacking the fortified German lines. Against the wishes of its commander, the 11th Canadian Infantry Brigade was selected for the task of assaulting a ridge line beyond the dry Riccio River. They would be supported by armor from the veteran Three Rivers Tanks.
Location
Ricco River, Italy
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Monte Cassino was a costly series of four assaults by the Allies against the Winter Line in Italy held by Axis forces during the Italian Campaign of World War II. The intention was a breakthrough to Rome.
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Scenario Link
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Combatants
Canadian
German
Additional Information
Scenario Type = Standard
Collection:
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