Canadian 1st Infantry Division troops engage German 1st Paratchute Division in battle for Ortona Italy, during World War II

Allied campaign in Italy during World War 2. A map depicts crossing of the Sangro Valley by the Allied Army and attack on the town of Ortona. Troops of the Canadian 1st Infantry Division, 2nd Infantry Brigade, enter the town of Ortona and fight against the elements of the German 1st Parachute Division, defending the town. Artillery being fired. Soldiers fighting in the streets. Damaged and destroyed buildings in the town after the German have been driven out after a bitter battle..