The History of WWII Podcast · Ray Harris Jr

Episode 602-Victory at Mt. Etna

February 13, 2026·26 min·2 clips

Allied artillery turns German rock shelters into deadly shrapnel during the assault on Mount Etna.

This episode details the Allied victory at Mount Etna in Sicily during WWII, focusing on Operation Hardgate and the advances of the 38th Irish Brigade and other units. It covers key battles at locations like Santoripe, Bronte, and Randazzo, highlighting tactical maneuvers, German defenses, and the involvement of U.S. forces along the northern coast.

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