GELA COUNTERATTACK  July 10th, 1943 -

During the early morning hours of July 10th, 1943, the U.S. 1st and 4th Ranger
battalions landed on the beaches of Gela, situated on the southwest coast of 
Sicily. The Italians of the 429th Battalion, put up a spirited defense
and eventually suffered 45 percent casualties before surrendering. 
