Full Description
The Canadian battlefields in Italy are portrayed in revolutionary, new, three-dimensional satellite maps that show the terrain and towns as they have never been seen before. The detailed narrative takes the reader through some of the toughest fighting of the Second World War. Published by the Laurier Centre for Military, Strategic and Disarmament Studies and distributed by Wilfrid Laurier University Press.
Contents
Table of Contents for The Canadian Battlefields in Italy: Ortona and the Liri Valley by Eric McGeer and Matt Symes Ortona Introduction The Canadian Battlefield Series Ortona Background History The assaults across the Moro and the capture of San Leonardo The capture of Cider Crossroads The fight for the town Operations west of Ortona and the advance of Torre Mucchia The Tour Tour 1--The assaults across the Moro and the capture of San Leonardo Tour 2--The capture of Cider Crossroads Tour 3--The fight for the town Tour 4--Operations west of Ortona and the advance of Torre Mucchia The Liri Valley Introduction The Liri Valley History Operations of the First Special Service Force Operation "Diadem" and the breaking of the Gustav Line The approach to the Hitler Line and Operation "Chesterfield" The Melfa Crossing and the road to Rome The Tour Tour 1--Operations of the First Special Service Force Tour 2--Operation "Diadem" and the breaking of the Gustav Line Tour 3--The approach to the Hitler Line and Operation "Chesterfield" Tour 4--The Melfa Crossing and the road to Rome Additional Information Travel Information Hotels and Restaurants Suggestions for further reading Canadian Order of Battle
