SkipCaptcha
797
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 1:
Line 1: − +
Operation Winter Storm (Gothic Line) (view source)
Revision as of 05:56, September 8, 2016
, 05:56, September 8, 2016no edit summary
Operation ''Wintergewitter'' (Winter Storm) was an offensive conducted by Italian RSI and Austrian forces against American forces dug in on the west side of the Gothic Line. Often referred to as the Battle of Garfagnana or ''Offensiva di Natale'' ("Christmas" Offensive), the attack resulted in an Axis tactical victory against the Allies. The battle lasted from 26 December 1944 to 4 February 1945.
Operation ''Wintergewitter'' (Winter Storm) was an offensive conducted by Italian RSI and Austrian forces against American forces dug in on the west side of the Gothic Line. Often referred to as the Battle of Garfagnana or ''Offensiva di Natale'' ("Christmas" Offensive), the attack resulted in an Axis tactical victory against the Allies. The battle lasted from 26 December 1944 to 10 February 1945.
On 13 October, Italian ''Waffen SS'' units fighting alongside German units defeat American attempts to capture Bologna city. The Americans suffer 15,700 casualties & call off their assaults.
On 13 October, Italian ''Waffen SS'' units fighting alongside German units defeat American attempts to capture Bologna city. The Americans suffer 15,700 casualties & call off their assaults.