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On Thurs. 17 Feb 1944 Indian 4th Division attacked Monte Cassino, Italy,.....

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Indian 4th Division attacked Monte Cassino, Italy, failing to make advances and suffering heavy casualties. In parallel, Maori troops of the New Zealand Division established a small bridgehead across the nearby Rapido River.

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