Friday, January 17, 2025

On This Day 16 Jan 1944 - Italy

 

On 16–17 Jan 44 Allied aircraft bombed German ‘94’ Infantry Division positions and they were supported by two cruisers and five destroyers firing from offshore. 17 Infantry Brigade were accompanied by a Naval Gunfire Control Officer who was able to direct the fire of one of the cruisers. The Brigade were to have tanks from 40 Royal Tank Regiment in support [about 60 Sherman tanks].

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