Battle of Ortona

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/3
Date Released
10 Jan 1944
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 3
Summary
Canadians of the 8th Army meet stiff opposition in their fight for Ortona. House to house fighting takes place with the soldiers backed up by Sherman tanks and six pounder guns. The town is eventually taken.
Keywords
Vehicles; Weapons; Military
Locations
Italy; Ortona
Length of story (in feet)
133
Story extras:
Film clip
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'Battle of Ortona', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 44/3, 10 Jan 1944. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100236 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)