Walk from Leonforte to Assoro – 21-22 July 1943

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  • Updated: June 14, 2023 5:34 pm

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  • Distance 5 km
  • Time 1 h 42 min
  • Speed 22.3 km/h
  • Min altitude 0 m
  • Peak 0 m
  • Climb 354 m
  • Descent 99 m

English

The 1st Brigade continued the attack while the 2nd Brigade attacked Leonforte. It began on the night of July 21 with the Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment's incredible ascent of the castle's steep mountain, which was conquered at dawn on the 22nd.

 

The Germans and Italians from the Livorno Division were taken by surprise. During the day they counter-attacked, but were pushed back. The Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment, however, remained isolated and under enemy fire.

 

During the night, the Germans retreated, leaving the Italians alone. In the meantime, another battalion sent a company that climbed the mountain from the south to carry supplies to the summit. The fighting continued in the morning until they were relieved in the early afternoon.

 

The bloody fighting for the conquest of Assoro and its Norman castle created many difficulties for the population, who were forced to evacuate, abandoning their homes.

 

Italiano

L’attacco è affidato alla 1a Brigata e inizia la notte del 21 luglio con l’incredibile scalata degli Hastings della ripida montagna del castello, che viene conquistato all’alba del 22.

 

I Tedeschi e gli Italiani della Livorno sono presi di sorpresa, durante il giorno reagiscono contrattaccando ma vengono respinti. Gli Hastings, però, restano isolati e sotto il fuoco nemico.

 

Durante la notte i Tedeschi si ritirano lasciando soli gli Italiani. Nel frattempo un altro battaglione scala la montagna da sud e la mattina continuano i combattimenti fino alla conquista nel primo pomeriggio.

 

I cruenti combattimenti per la conquista di Assoro e del suo castello normanno, creano non poche difficoltà alla popolazione che è costretta a sfollare abbandonando le proprie case.

 

Français

L'attaque est confiée à la 1ère brigade et commence dans la nuit du 21 juillet par l'incroyable ascension par les Hastings de la montagne escarpée du château, qui est prise à l'aube du 22.

 

Les Allemands et les Italiens du Livorno sont pris par surprise, dans la journée, ils contre-attaquent mais sont repoussés. Les Hastings, cependant, sont restés isolés et sous le feu de l'ennemi.

 

Pendant la nuit, les Allemands se sont retirés, laissant les Italiens seuls. Entre-temps, un autre bataillon a gravi la montagne par le sud et les combats continuent dans la matinée jusqu'à la capture des Italiens en début d'après-midi.

 

Les combats sanglants pour la conquête d'Assoro et de son château normand ont créé bien des difficultés pour la population, qui a été contrainte d'évacuer, abandonnant leurs maisons.

English

The 1st Brigade continued the attack while the 2nd Brigade attacked Leonforte. It began on the night of July 21 with the Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment’s incredible ascent of the castle’s steep mountain, which was conquered at dawn on the 22nd.

 

The Germans and Italians from the Livorno Division were taken by surprise. During the day they counter-attacked, but were pushed back. The Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment, however, remained isolated and under enemy fire.

 

During the night, the Germans retreated, leaving the Italians alone. In the meantime, another battalion sent a company that climbed the mountain from the south to carry supplies to the summit. The fighting continued in the morning until they were relieved in the early afternoon.

 

The bloody fighting for the conquest of Assoro and its Norman castle created many difficulties for the population, who were forced to evacuate, abandoning their homes.

 

Italiano

L’attacco è affidato alla 1a Brigata e inizia la notte del 21 luglio con l’incredibile scalata degli Hastings della ripida montagna del castello, che viene conquistato all’alba del 22.

 

I Tedeschi e gli Italiani della Livorno sono presi di sorpresa, durante il giorno reagiscono contrattaccando ma vengono respinti. Gli Hastings, però, restano isolati e sotto il fuoco nemico.

 

Durante la notte i Tedeschi si ritirano lasciando soli gli Italiani. Nel frattempo un altro battaglione scala la montagna da sud e la mattina continuano i combattimenti fino alla conquista nel primo pomeriggio.

 

I cruenti combattimenti per la conquista di Assoro e del suo castello normanno, creano non poche difficoltà alla popolazione che è costretta a sfollare abbandonando le proprie case.

 

Français

L’attaque est confiée à la 1ère brigade et commence dans la nuit du 21 juillet par l’incroyable ascension par les Hastings de la montagne escarpée du château, qui est prise à l’aube du 22.

 

Les Allemands et les Italiens du Livorno sont pris par surprise, dans la journée, ils contre-attaquent mais sont repoussés. Les Hastings, cependant, sont restés isolés et sous le feu de l’ennemi.

 

Pendant la nuit, les Allemands se sont retirés, laissant les Italiens seuls. Entre-temps, un autre bataillon a gravi la montagne par le sud et les combats continuent dans la matinée jusqu’à la capture des Italiens en début d’après-midi.

 

Les combats sanglants pour la conquête d’Assoro et de son château normand ont créé bien des difficultés pour la population, qui a été contrainte d’évacuer, abandonnant leurs maisons.

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