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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