JOURNAL ARTICLE

1943 BATTLE FOR ITALY.

  • Published In: History of War, 2023, n. 126. P. 24 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HOLLAND, JAMES 3 of 3

Abstract

The article describes a World War II military operation in Italy in 1943. It mentions that the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, also known as the 'Hasty Ps,' was involved in an attack on the Adriatic Coast with the goal of breaking through to the town of Ortona, which was part of the German Bernhardt Line defense. It mentions that the operation was challenging due to brutal weather, and strong German resistance, but it was a part of the broader Allied plan to invade Italy.

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2023/12, Issue 126, p24
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:173079497

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