On This Day 17 Jan 1944 Italy Plan for crossing the Garigliano

 

 5 BR Infantry Division plan for crossing the River Garigliano, 17–18 Jan 44. (TNA)

    The Germans held the high ground at Castelforte, Monte Argente and the MinturnoTufo ridge. 2 Royal Scots Fusiliers, ‘B’ Company of 6 Seaforths and ‘A’ Company of 7 Cheshires, part of 17 Infantry Brigade were to land on the beach North-East of  the River Garigliano, and just South of Monte Argente. 2 Cameronians (13 Infantry Brigade) and 2 Northants (17 Infantry Brigade) are to lead the attack on the MinturnoTufo ridge followed by 2 Royal Inniskillings Fusiliers and 2 Wiltshires of 13 Infantry Brigade and 6 Seaforths of 17 Infantry Brigade. In reserve, just across the River Garigliano are 201 Guards Brigade and 15 Infantry Brigade.