1944Germans Defeat Americans in Battle of Cisterna

Germans defeat American troops in the Battle of Cisterna nea...
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⚔️ Germans Defeat Commonwealth Forces at Vevi

The Germans defeat Commonwealth forces at the Battle of Vevi.
Germans Defeat Commonwealth Forces at Vevi (1941)
GreeceBattleCommonwealthGerman OffensiveMilitary

🇺🇸 American Tanks Defeat Germans at El Guettar

American tanks defeat the Germans at the Battle of El Guettar in Tunisia.
American Tanks Defeat Germans at El Guettar (1943)
North AfricaTunisiaEl GuettarTank BattleUS ArmyGerman ArmyMilitary VictoryTactical Success

🇩🇪 Germans Defeat Americans in Battle of Cisterna

Germans defeat American troops in the Battle of Cisterna near Anzio.
Germans Defeat Americans in Battle of Cisterna (1944)
BattleCisternaItalyGerman VictoryUS ArmyMilitary DefeatWarfareItalian Campaign

⛰️ First Battle of Monte Cassino Begins

The first Battle of Monte Cassino begins when the British X Corps attacks along the Garigliano river at the western end of the German Gustav Line.
First Battle of Monte Cassino Begins (1944)
ItalyGustav LineBattleMilitary CampaignWarfareAllied OffensiveWorld War II

🇮🇹 US 36th Infantry Division Suffers Losses at Gari River

The U.S. Army 36th Infantry Division, in Italy, attempts to cross the Gari River but suffers heavy losses.
US 36th Infantry Division Suffers Losses at Gari River (1944)
ItalyGari RiverUS ArmyBattleItalian CampaignMilitary DefeatWestern FrontWarfare

🔥 Disastrous Battle of Cisterna at Anzio

At Anzio, Italy the disastrous Battle of Cisterna took place, as MG John P. Lucas sent Darby's Rangers to begin the breakout from the beachhead. One of the four battalions in the action returned with only 6 of 767 men, the rest killed, wounded or captured.
Disastrous Battle of Cisterna at Anzio (1944)
BattleAnzioItalyDarby's RangersUS ArmyMilitary DisasterWarfareItalian CampaignHeavy Losses