Conclusion
The 2nd Commando Brigade had succeeded in taking and clearing the entire spit, securing the eastern flank of Eighth Army. 946 Prisoners were taken during the course of the operation. It was later discovered that German losses were so heavy, that they equated to the complete loss of three infantry battalions, two troops of artillery, and a company of machine gunners. 20 field guns, and a number of mortars and rocket launchers were also captured. General Sir Richard McCreery sent a message to Brigadier Tod proclaiming “ captured or destroyed the whole enemy garrison south of Port Garibaldi."
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