November 21st, 1943   Italy. An Offensive Nightmare. Hills and rushing rivers/streams. Weather pitiful. Wet,Cold. Would the weather clear enough for the Flyers to aid in case of a 'Jam'. German and Italian troops dug in behind rock formations all around the road network. Excellent observation to call down fire on troops and request German Armor to suddenly appear as out of nowhere to take more of a toll on Allied Armor. 'Urgurahh Hills' had to be wretched away from Hitler and Mussolini's hands. And in the area P-38 recon flights had spotted SS. This meant one thing for sure to Allied tankers. Panthers would be around. What else who knew but to Guys in the Shermans they knew some of them would be 'buying the Farm'. Yes a laugh, a joke and a Cig before moving out. Italy,wet,cold and a lot of Death!
