October the 14th,1943  The Allies now turned their sights on the group of defensive fortifications termed the 'Barbara Line'. Another tough nutt to crack. German Forces were really throwing a Monkey wrench in the Allied plans. Allied Forces were made for Mobility but concrete and steel, whatever else the Germans could throw in the way had turned the Rabbit into the tortoise. And Yes the Allies were paying a lot of Blood,too much in the Common Soldiers Mind. Moral was being really affected and the thing the Soldiers knew was after this Line there was others blocking a quick trip to Rome and knocking Italy out of the War. The Soldiers continued on though there was no other option, it had to be done or the War would last til 'Judgement Day'. Of course that Day came early when from the obstacles appeared a 'Panther tank.
