The Batt Boys

Central Italy, 24 October 1943.

For two days we are trying to take the two hills,having sustained heavy casualties.
The Germans are fortified in the buildings and their machine nest is not making the situation any better.
After heavy shelling from midnight till dawn their position, we have thinned their defences.
Rangers ,you have to take these hills today.
Until dusk I want to see you waving me from these hills and the Germans running for their lives.

