July 1944

Sunday, July 23rd


Italy

In the US 5th Army's IV Corps area, the 34th Division finishes clearing to the Arno with little difficulty. The 363rd Infantry takes Marina di Pisa by 0330 and reaches south Pisa below the Arno by 1330. All bridges over the Arno have been destroyed. The Germans are placing heavy fire on south Pisa and the port of Leghorn. The 88th Division begins clearing the right flank of the IV Corps below the Arno and is briskly engaged in some areas.

In the British 8th Army's XIII Corps area, Tavernelle falls to New Zealand troops. The South African 6th Armored Division makes progress on the heights near Greve, taking the crests of Monte Domini and Monte Fili. The 4th Division reaches San Giovanni.


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