Coriano MTO (id:#61409)

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Coriano, Italy 1944-09-13 (6 others)

Overview:

After the 1st Canadian Corps' breach of the Green Line, the Allies pushed forward to the inevitable next German defensive position, the Rimini Line. In order to secure its left flank while making the drive to the Rimini Line, the 1st Canadian Corps had to clear the Coriano ridge and the town of Coriano below that ridge to the west. The attack began in the early morning hours of 13 September under skies full of dark clouds. With the Perth Regiment on the ridge south of Coriano, the Cape Breton Highlanders to the north, and brigade artillery raining down on the defenders, the Irish Regiment of Canada began their assault.

Defender: German (Bataillon 1, Panzergrenadier-Regiment 71, Panzergrenadier-Division 29 and Panzer-Division 26)  

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