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Battle of Salerno
1943 • Kampanien Amphib. Op.
Historical Overview
Operation Avalanche; heavy fighting at the beachhead.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
Allies
- Commander: Mark W. Clark
- Strength: ca. 190.000
- Casualties: ca. 13.000
German Army
- Commander: Heinrich v. Vietinghoff
- Strength: ca. 100.000
- Casualties: ca. 3.500
Strategic Context
Establishing an Allied foothold on the Italian mainland.
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