1943 · October 3
Commandos land at Termoli
In the early hours of 3 October 1943, British commandos and the Special Raiding Squadron landed at Termoli on Italy’s Adriatic coast. The landing surprised the garrison and captured the port behind the German defensive line.
Why it mattered
Seizing the port helped turn the Biferno position, but holding the bridgehead required reinforcement and hard fighting. The episode illustrates the difference between a successful surprise landing and a secure foothold—a strong premise for an Italian-campaign scenario.
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