Across the Moro version 4 MTO (id:#59203)

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Moro River, Italy 1943-12-06 (13 others)

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Overview:

Major Bert Kennedy, aware that the main Canadian assault across the Moro had failed, volunteered his Hasty Ps to force a crossing of the river-mouth. Launching a two company attack at 1400 hours, Kennedy watched as D Company swung to the left and disappeared behind a smokescreen. C Company was trapped by heavy fire on the valley floor and was unable to assist D Company's advance. To make matters worse, the supporting armour had bogged down crossing the Moro. Afraid that an unsupported D company would be overwhelmed, Major Kennedy ordered the recall of both companies. C Company was quick to respond, but D Company, with failed radio communications and three platoons in the midst of action, was unable to break off the action. Unwilling to sacrifice D Company, Kennedy resumed the attack by ordering A and B Companies to advance while the carrier platoon was to reach D Company's position.

Defender: German (361st Panzer Grenadier Regiment)  

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