The area of Ortona is 70 square kilometers.
The area of Ortona dei Marsi is 52.48 square kilometers.
The population of Ortona is 23,500.
Egidio Ortona was born in 1910.
Egidio Ortona died in 1996.
The population of Ortona dei Marsi is 737.
The battle of Ortona started on December 20th, 1943. The Canadian 1st infantry were ordered to capture Ortona, by General Montegomery. Major-General Chris Vokes led the battle. The remaining Germans fled Ortona on the night of the 27th, but the battle was officially over on the 28th.
The driving distance from Lanciano, Italy to Ortona, Italy is 14 miles / 23 km
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Sources vary in relation to the number of dead during the battle of Ortona. Mark Zuehlke in his book "Ortona: Canada's epic World War II battle" states that 1375 were killed and 964 wounded while trying to capture the town.
The Battle of Ortona took place from December 20 to December 28, 1943, during World War II. It was a fierce battle between Canadian and German forces in the Italian campaign. The battle resulted in heavy casualties for both sides, but ultimately the Canadians emerged victorious and secured the town.
Egidio Ortona has written: 'Diplomazia di guerra' -- subject(s): Diaries, Diplomatic history, Diplomats, Foreign relations, Italian Personal narratives, Italy, World War, 1939-1945
December 20-28th 1943