Archive for November, 2002

Briefing 6: 2 Oct 1943 - S Italy

Sunday, November 17th, 2002

Pushing up through Italy, 2nd Company has been pushed ahead towards Benevento, an important river crossing on the way to Naples. Not only does the town boast good bridges but a medieval castle sitting atop a rock outcrop which dominates both sides of the river. If the Germans are given time to mount a defence of the town it will prove very costly to dislodge them. It is imperative that the town be taken before this can occur.
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