Battle of Ortona (December 1943) Battle of Ortona A week of intense urban combat on Italy’s Adriatic coast in December 1943 between German paratroopers and Canadian infantry, noted for fierce house‑to‑house fighting and the use of…
Car bomb An explosive device concealed in or attached to a vehicle, used to destroy property or cause casualties; overview of design, methods, history, effects, and countermeasures.
