Operation Avalanche (1943 AD)

Operation Avalanche took place in 1943 AD during World War I.

Battle facts

Year: 1943 AD
Date: 1943-09-09
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War I
Commanders (A): Mark W. Clark
Commanders (B): H. von Vietinghoff, Traugott Herr, Rudolf Sieckenius
Casualties: approx. 982 killed 4,060 wounded 2,230 missing Royal Navy: 83 killed 42 wounded 5th Army: 788 killed 2,841 wounded 1,318 missing US Navy: 296 killed 422 wounded 551 missing Total: 2,149 killed 7,365 woundedGermany 840 killed 2,002 wounded 603 missing
Outcome: Allied victory
Coordinates: 40.681°, 14.759°