The Battle of Ortona took place from December 20 to December 28, 1943, during World War II. It was a fierce battle between Canadian and German forces in the Italian campaign. The battle resulted in heavy casualties for both sides, but ultimately the Canadians emerged victorious and secured the town.
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Sources vary in relation to the number of dead during the battle of Ortona. Mark Zuehlke in his book "Ortona: Canada's epic World War II battle" states that 1375 were killed and 964 wounded while trying to capture the town.
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The battle of Ortona started on December 20th, 1943. The Canadian 1st infantry were ordered to capture Ortona, by General Montegomery. Major-General Chris Vokes led the battle. The remaining Germans fled Ortona on the night of the 27th, but the battle was officially over on the 28th.
The Battle of Ortona took place from December 20 to December 28, 1943, during World War II. It was a fierce battle between Canadian and German forces in the Italian campaign. The battle resulted in heavy casualties for both sides, but ultimately the Canadians emerged victorious and secured the town.
650
Sources vary in relation to the number of dead during the battle of Ortona. Mark Zuehlke in his book "Ortona: Canada's epic World War II battle" states that 1375 were killed and 964 wounded while trying to capture the town.
December 20-28th 1943
The population of Ortona is 23,500.
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Battle Ortona Canadian troops fought at Ortona and Monte Cassino and in May 1944 took part in the costly, but successful, attack on the Hitler line: the first major operation by a Canadian corps in the 1939-1945 War.
The area of Ortona is 70 square kilometers.
Egidio Ortona was born in 1910.
Egidio Ortona died in 1996.
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