1944 ⟶ US 36th Infantry Division Suffers Losses at Gari River
The U.S. Army 36th Infantry Division, in Italy, attempts to ...
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1944
🇮🇹 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.⟶
ItalyGari RiverUS ArmyBattleItalian CampaignMilitary DefeatWestern FrontWarfare
💥 Allied Setback on the Gari River
The Allied forces have a major setback on the Gari River in Italy.⟶
Italian CampaignGari RiverBattleAllied failuresGerman defenseWestern Frontcasualtiesstrategic setback
🔥 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.⟶
BattleAnzioItalyDarby's RangersUS ArmyMilitary DisasterWarfareItalian CampaignHeavy Losses
🇩🇪 Germans Defeat Americans in Battle of Cisterna
Germans defeat American troops in the Battle of Cisterna near Anzio.⟶
BattleCisternaItalyGerman VictoryUS ArmyMilitary DefeatWarfareItalian Campaign
🌉 Bridgehead Over Gari River Reinforced
The bridgehead over the Gari River is reinforced.⟶
Italian CampaignGari Riverbridgeheadmilitary operationstactical maneuversterrainBattle of Monte Cassino