In reading the 350th Regimental History, they were actually attacked as soon as they reached the top of the mountain with artillery from 3 sides. They dug in under fire and then began a week long siege where the regiment held off an estimated 3 Divisions of German infantry. Reports indicate both sides resorted to throwing rocks and hand to hand combat as ammo ran out. Truly one of the lost heroic moments of WWII.
My Dad, Ltn. Ralph N. Grippo became an officer on the battlefield and received a Silver Star on this Mountain. Died last year at 87, never talked about his heroics. I had to read about them. This truly was the greatest generation.
My respects Sir, as a Englishman I am suprised that this battle was not taken up by Hollywood, perhaps you proud Americans can try and get this movie released by Mr Jeff Rose, most people are unaware that this battle ever took place.
My uncle served in The Grenadier Guards,they took over from the Americans on Monte Battaglia.He is buried in Santerno Valley, was 20 years of age atthe time. I'm looking for a copy of this movie.
In reading the 350th Regimental History, they were actually attacked as soon as they reached the top of the mountain with artillery from 3 sides. They dug in under fire and then began a week long siege where the regiment held off an estimated 3 Divisions of German infantry. Reports indicate both sides resorted to throwing rocks and hand to hand combat as ammo ran out. Truly one of the lost heroic moments of WWII.
flyfis4fun 2 years ago
No there isn't any roster that exists.
mtmestas 3 years ago
Good movie u used reenactors right?
mastermike95 3 years ago
I don't think so. The actors are professionals.
gs
mtmestas 3 years ago
My Dad, Ltn. Ralph N. Grippo became an officer on the battlefield and received a Silver Star on this Mountain. Died last year at 87, never talked about his heroics. I had to read about them. This truly was the greatest generation.
grippder1 3 years ago
Is this a movie, where can I buy a copy.
My uncle was killed on Monte Battaglia and is buried in Santerno Valley. R.I.P.
guardjudy 4 years ago
Judy,
This copy of Battaglia is used by permission. I don't think it's for sale anywhere. Contact owner Jeff Rose at his website for other info.
gs
mtmestas 3 years ago
My respects Sir, as a Englishman I am suprised that this battle was not taken up by Hollywood, perhaps you proud Americans can try and get this movie released by Mr Jeff Rose, most people are unaware that this battle ever took place.
guardjudy 3 years ago
Nice job!
Nekron70 4 years ago
Thanks Jeff. Well done. gs
mtmestas 4 years ago
My uncle served in The Grenadier Guards,they took over from the Americans on Monte Battaglia.He is buried in Santerno Valley, was 20 years of age atthe time. I'm looking for a copy of this movie.
guardjudy 4 years ago