Bernhardt Line - Aftermath

Aftermath

It had taken U.S. 5th Army six weeks of intense combat and 16,000 casualties to advance the seven miles (11 km) through the Bernhardt Line defences (including the action at Battle of San Pietro Infine) to take Monte Trocchio and reach the positions facing the main Gustav defences on 15 January.

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