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The Polish deserter's warning arrived too late for the Rangers
A Ranger Force infiltrates German lines in Italy, unaware a critical warning about the enemy's strength has failed to reach them. Will they walk into a deadly ambush?
The Polish deserter's warning arrived too late for the Rangers
This episode explores the disastrous Ranger Force mission at Cisterna during World War II, revealing how a critical intelligence failure led to a devastating outcome. It examines the events and decisions that culminated in a prepared ambush, and the human cost when a system breaks down.
Event: Battle of Cisterna
Date: January 30-31, 1944
Location: Cisterna, Italy…
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