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Old 06-19-12, 04:21 AM   #7
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Spring 1944

Attack across the Po



US 101st airborne airdropped onto key bridges at the Eastern end of the river Po allowing the US 30th armored division to pour across and capture Venice.

The attack was supported by counter-air strikes on axis airfields near Milan and Turin.

Germany loses 3-3 (italian), 3aaf
Allies lose 2AAF (us)
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