Battle Of Ortona: The Bloodiest Fighting Of The Italian Stalingrad | War Story | War Stories

Experience the harrowing tale of the Battle of Ortona, a conflict so brutal it is known as the 'Italian Stalingrad'. It was at the town of Ortona in 1943 where Canadian forces clashed with Nazi Germany's elite airborne troops. In this gripping recount, veterans of the battle recall the horrors of war as they describe the sacrifices made and the relentless determination required to overcome adversity. 00:00 The Battle Of Ortona 21:55 Italian Tank Battles 43:13 Outro War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. Discover the past on History Hit, with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly and presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u You can find more from us on: https://www.facebook.com/WarStoriesDocs This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com. #warstories #documentary #military