WWII Battle of Ortona

The Battle of Ortona, which took place from December 20-28, 1943, stands as a pivotal engagement in the Italian Campaign of World War II. Canadian forces faced fierce resistance from the German 1st Parachute Division in the small coastal town of Ortona. This battle, often referred to as "Little Stalingrad", was marked by intense house-to-house fighting and innovative tactics like "mouse-holing". The Canadians' hard-fought victory, despite significant casualties, was crucial in breaking through the German Winter Line defenses and demonstrated their resilience in urban warfare.

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