In the Second World War, what was Operation Avalanche?
Operation Avalanche Operation Avalanche Operation Avalanche was the codename for the Allied landings near the port of Salerno, executed on 9 September 1943, part of the Allied invasion of Italy. The Italians withdrew from the war the day before the invasion, but the Allies landed in an area defended by German troops. Planned under the name "Top Hat", it was supported by the deception plan Operation Boardman. The landings were carried out by the US Fifth Army, under American General Mark W. Clark. It comprised the U.S. VI Corps, the British X Corps and the US 82nd Airborne Division, a total of
Second World War at Sea series Second World War at Sea series Second World War at Sea is a game series produced by Avalanche Press covering naval combat during World War II. The series is based on Avalanche Press' "Great War at Sea". The two series share many features although they are separate both from a rules standpoint and a scale standpoint (see "SOPAC" below). The SWWAS series simulates World War II naval combat using a dual operational/tactical system with the following characteristics: The game provides highly abstracted statistics on the various counters for the following: For ships: For air units: Each game is played on