Battle of Montese 1945
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 14 April 1945 – 17 April 1945 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1945 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Spring 1945 offensive in Italy | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 44.2667, 10.9333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Montese was fought from 14 to 17 April 1945 in the Italian commune of Montese, at the end of World War II, as part of the final Allied offensive in the Italian campaign. It pitted the 1st Division of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB), reinforced by tanks from the American 1st Armored Division, against German troops of the Wehrmacht's 14th Army. It is considered the bloodiest World War II battle fought by Brazil.
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