Battaglia

This 7 minute film by Jeff Rose placed 2nd in Robert Deniro's 2005 Trifecta film competition, and was made last minute in only 3 days to make the entry in deadline.

It is a fictional account of the first few minutes of a famous battle fought by the 88th Infantry Division's 350th Infantry Regiment at Monte Battaglia, Italy in September 1944. Jeff is an Atlanta, Georgia based actor whose grandfather, Capt. James B. Cox, served with the 350th Infantry Regiment at Mt. Battaglia and received the Purple Heart. Used by permission. Sponsored by www.MtMestas.com an 88th Infantry Division Blue Devils Research Website.

Category:

Film & Animation

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• Battle Mountain
• Battaglia
• 88th Infantry Division
• Blue Devils
• 350th Infantry Regiment
• Jeff Rose
• Gary Smith
• www.MtMestas.com

[mastermike95]

Good movie u used reenactors right?

[mtmestas]

I don't think so. The actors are professionals.

gs

[guardjudy]

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.

[mtmestas]

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]

Thanks Jeff. Well done. gs

[flyfis4fun]

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.

[mtmestas]

No there isn't any roster that exists.

[guardjudy]

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.

[grippder1]

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.

[guardjudy]

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.

[Nekron70]

Nice job!