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Monte Pigna War Memorial

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    December 8, 2023

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    Mount Pigna is a place rich in history. Here, in fact, the remains of the German positions that occupied the Gothic Line during the Second World War are still visible.

    Mount Pigna in 1945 was the scene of a clash between Allied troops and German troops. These, after putting up some resistance, retreated and the allies were able to advance along the Apennines.
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    October 15, 2023

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    bibliotecasalaborsa.it/bolognaonline/cronologia-di-bologna/1945/associazione_di_primavera_scatta_lassociazione_craftsman

    ...On the evening of the 14th, Torre Jussi was also conquered and the following day, under the pressure of the American Alpine troops, the 94th German division, almost routed, was forced to retreat at night along secondary roads, leaving the enemy the 'heavy armament...

    The following morning the “Mountaneers” of the 87th rgt reach the top of Monte Pigna, stronghold of the Green Line II, abandoned during the night by the defenders of the German 334th infantry division.
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    August 12, 2024

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    Depository of history... of wars... of resistance
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    1. Historic trail to Monte Pigna War Memorial (via Route 201A)

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    370m

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    Historic trail through Bologna hills connecting wartime memorials with the origins of Samoggia Stream.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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