The 82nd Airborne in the Italian Hills18th December 1943: A young Lieutenant sees the first of his men killed - a victim of 'Bouncing Betsy'Dec 18, 2023∙ Paid1ShareAmerican artillery observers keep their field glasses glued on enemy fortifications being pounded by artillery shelling. December 1943.Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Martin Cherrett.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.PreviousNext