Three Rivers (12th CAR) Regiment at Grammmichele Sicily

[Stephen Ditner]

Hello, Luigi:

Thanks for the insight. As you likely know, based on your clear knowledge of this event claims went as high as four panzers. Others were three. The recollections of the soldier you quote line up with a Canadian Armoured Corps account that was based on unit War Diary which is, of course likely the most reliable.

What I am/was attempting to nail down was whether these two were knocked out in a direct (close-quarters) exchange of fire or by the tanks in the main body, halted at base of hill. I may never get that answer, of course.

Clouding the matter as well is that 142nd Regiment, Royal Artillery (self-propelled guns) were also engaging targets on summit of feature and claimed kills as well....

Thank you for your help. I had not seen this account, prior to you citing it.

Best,

Stephen Ditner