[Raid 48] • Storming Monte La Difensa by Werner, Bret -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Contents Introduction Origins

The birth of the First Special Service Force Training Organization

Initial Strategy

The Allies’ road to Rome Operation Avalanche and the initial attack on the Winter Line Debut of the Force

The Plan

A role for the FSSF The Winter Line quagmire Planning and preparation for the first phase (Operation Raincoat) Equipment and weapons used on Difensa

The Raid

The jump-off The wait The opening phase The attack The resupply The waiting game The attack on Mt Remetanea (Hill 907) and the Difensa–Camino Saddle The final push The mop-up Withdrawal and reflection The campaign continues

Analysis

Lessons learned Morale The sacking of 2nd Regiment’s commander A short-lived victory

Conclusion Bibliography and Further Reading Imprint

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