Air and Naval Support
Air and naval support played a disappointing part in the battle. It had been hoped that naval and air bombardment would have practically isolated the battle area during the first days of the assault but some of these resources were required elsewhere and very bad weather interfered with both sea and air operations, however, with the result that after the enemy had recovered from the initial surprise, he was able to move reserves into the battle area practically unimpeded.
HMS Orion Naval History
15 Jan 44 Bombarded Gaeta by HM Cruiser SPARTAN and HM Destroyers FAULKNOR, JERVIS, JANUS and LAFOREY.
HMS Orion, a similar ship to the cruiser HMS Spartan. (naval-history.net web site)
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