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The battle of Ortona started on December 20th, 1943. The Canadian 1st infantry were ordered to capture Ortona, by General Montegomery. Major-General Chris Vokes led the battle. The remaining Germans fled Ortona on the night of the 27th, but the battle was officially over on the 28th.
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What countries were involved in the battle of Ortona?
Germany and Canada. it was a very brief but fierce battle wich marked the end of the fighting in the adriatic front in Italy and was nicknamed bloody December.
What is the date of the Battle of Ortona in World War 2?
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