Sicilian Midnight MTO (id:#56548)

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Prior Publication: AH: ASL Annual '93a DA11

West of Favara, Sicily 1943-07-16 (15 others)

Overview:

Under direct orders from Patton himself, the 3rd Ranger Battalion stepped off at dusk on the 15th to seize the Porto Empedocle. Marching in a column of companies, the Rangers made good time across the Sicilian hills. But,just after midnight, scouts stumbled onto a roadblock at the junction of highways 122 and 116 manned by troops of the Italian 208th Coastal Battalion. To the north, another Italian detachment was emplaced on a hillock. Pulling back, the scouts informed Colonel Dammer of the presence of the enemy ahead. After a brief discussion with his officers, and realizing the need for speed in the bold adventure, Dammer sent two companies forward to attack both the roadblock and the high ground.

Defender: Italian (208° Battaglione Costiero)  

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