Kesselring's War - Salerno landings - Panzer Corps 2 #05

Episode 05

Operation Avalanche was the codename for the Allied landings near the port of Salerno, executed on 9 September 1943, part of the Allied invasion of Italy. The Italians withdrew from the war the day before the invasion, but the Allies landed in an area defended by German troops. Planned under the name Top Hat, it was supported by the deception plan Operation Boardman.

Panzer Corps 2

#WW2, #WWII