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Battle of Gemmano
1944 • Emilia-Romagna Abnutzung
Historical Overview
"The Cassino of the Adriatic"; bloody hill fighting.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
British 8th Army
- Commander: Oliver Leese
- Strength: ca. 30.000
- Casualties: ca. 5.000
German Army
- Commander: Harry Hoppe
- Strength: ca. 10.000
- Casualties: ca. 2.000
Strategic Context
Part of Operation Olive to break the Gothic Line.
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