Historical Events tagged with "darby's rangers"
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Military & Warfare
Darby's Rangers Engaged at Battle of Cisterna
January 31st, 1944 81 years ago
The 1st Ranger Battalion, known as Darby's Rangers, faced a heavily outnumbered encounter during the Battle of Cisterna in Italy. On January 31, 1944, they were entrenched behind enemy lines, conducting a risky attack to disrupt German forces. Despite their bravery, they were overwhelmed, leading to significant casualties and the destruction of the battalion.
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