WebbOrigin of the "Ortona Toast" ORTONA CROSSROADS, 1943: "On December 21st, it was realized that it was The Regiment's Sixtieth Birthday, and Lt-Col. Spry (acting Commander of 1 Cdn lnf Bde) was invited to visit the Battalion's Command Post and drink the Health to The Regiment": this he did although the Command Post was under shell fire at the time. … Webb18 dec. 2024 · The background story goes like this: December 25, 1943 was Christmas in Ortona, Italy and the war against Nazi Germany was being fought vigorously. In a …
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http://www.regimentalrogue.com/rcr_history/1992-present/the_ortona_toast_afghanstan_2006.htm WebbThe Toast symbolizes the Regimental spirit of all our predecessors in the face of the enemy, it will remind us of their sacrifice and further arouses the pride we take in The … millenium motorcycles for sale
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WebbHappy Birthday and an Ortona Toast to The Royal Canadian Regiment and to all Royal Canadians past and present. Also, 3rd Battalion would like to wish the The Royal Canadian Dragoons a Happy Birthday... WebbOrtona is a port and its important deep-water access was protected by the huge 15th century Argonese castle that was built after a particularly heavy attack by the Venetians in 1447. The castle suffered with time and then suffered further during the wars but has now been renovated and is an imposing sight. Take a walk along the 'Passegiatta ... WebbThe theatre of Ortona was first built in c.1930, to honour Ortona’s hugely respected composer Francesco Paolo Tosti (1846-1916). The theatre fell into disrepair but was … millenium natural health products