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Operation Chesterfield was the assault by the 1st Canadian Division on the Hitler Line, on May 23-24 1944 during World War II. The Hitler Line was a German fortified defensive line south of Rome. Initial attempts to penetrate the defenses before they had been effectively manned had failed and a set piece, prepared assault became necessary. The action was hard-fought and the Germans launched repeated counterattacks over the two days, attempting to retake their former positions. Ultimately, Allied forces penetrated the Hitler line and the German defenders had to retreat, in some disorder. A corresponding same-day American breakout at the Anzio beachhead further weakened the German situation in Italy.

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  • L'opération Chesterfield est le nom donné à l'assaut de la 1re Division d'infanterie canadienne sur la ligne Hitler en mai 1944 durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. La ligne Hitler était une ligne de défense fortifiée allemande située au sud de Rome. L'opération Chesterfield fait partie de la campagne d'Italie, lancée par les Alliés en juillet 1943. L'opération s'est terminée par le repli des forces allemandes. (fr)
  • Operation Chesterfield was the assault by the 1st Canadian Division on the Hitler Line, on May 23-24 1944 during World War II. The Hitler Line was a German fortified defensive line south of Rome. Initial attempts to penetrate the defenses before they had been effectively manned had failed and a set piece, prepared assault became necessary. The action was hard-fought and the Germans launched repeated counterattacks over the two days, attempting to retake their former positions. Ultimately, Allied forces penetrated the Hitler line and the German defenders had to retreat, in some disorder. A corresponding same-day American breakout at the Anzio beachhead further weakened the German situation in Italy. (en)
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  • L'opération Chesterfield est le nom donné à l'assaut de la 1re Division d'infanterie canadienne sur la ligne Hitler en mai 1944 durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. La ligne Hitler était une ligne de défense fortifiée allemande située au sud de Rome. L'opération Chesterfield fait partie de la campagne d'Italie, lancée par les Alliés en juillet 1943. L'opération s'est terminée par le repli des forces allemandes. (fr)
  • Operation Chesterfield was the assault by the 1st Canadian Division on the Hitler Line, on May 23-24 1944 during World War II. The Hitler Line was a German fortified defensive line south of Rome. Initial attempts to penetrate the defenses before they had been effectively manned had failed and a set piece, prepared assault became necessary. The action was hard-fought and the Germans launched repeated counterattacks over the two days, attempting to retake their former positions. Ultimately, Allied forces penetrated the Hitler line and the German defenders had to retreat, in some disorder. A corresponding same-day American breakout at the Anzio beachhead further weakened the German situation in Italy. (en)
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  • Opération Chesterfield (fr)
  • Operation Chesterfield (en)
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