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Winter Line WWII tours: HISTORIAL BACKGROUND
The reorganization of the Fifth Army at the end of November 1943 was straightforward. Mark Clark decided that the 3rd and 36th Infantry Divisions would now be under the command of Major General Geoffrey Keyes of II Corps. The First Special Service Force (FSSF), led by Colonel Robert T. Frederick, became part of the 36th Infantry Division on November 23rd, 1943. Meanwhile, VI Corps included the 34th and 45th Divisions at that time.
The Germans had established their first defensive line in this area, specifically at Mignano Montelungo, which was part of the so-called Winter Line. After the first bloody battle, the 3rd Division was relieved by the 36th Infantry Division, and a new operation was about to begin. This operation was named “Raincoat,” due to the particularly heavy rain. It started at 04:20 on December 2nd with an Allied artillery barrage targeting Camino Mass and Church Hillâthe Allied name for the top of Camino Mass.
The 2nd Regiment of the FSSF (Fssf Battlefield tour) climbed
BG McLain and LTG Mark Clark, Venafro.
SC 187499 and 187500, Credit NARA.
BG McLain and LTG Mark Clark, Venafro.
SC 187499 and 187500, Credit NARA.
Winter Line WWII tours: WHAT TO EXPECT
Winter Line WWII Tour: WHEN AND WHERE
TOUR DURATION: about 3 hours
DEPARTUR TIME: Daily at 10.00AM and 02.00PM
MEETING POINT: Cassino Railway Station (Main Square, near the Green Kiosk)
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- Professional WW2 Guidance
- Transportation
- Donation to the monastery
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Lunch and dinner are not included
PRICE PER PERSON: 90 euros
PAYMENT:
- No advance payment required
- You can do the payment during the tour cash to your Guide
More Tours Available in This Area:
3rd Division Battlefield tour âââââ
Fssf Battlefield tour âââââ