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Liri (lē`rē), river, 98 mi (158 km) long, rising in the Apennines, in Latium, central Italy, and flowing generally SE to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Below its junction with the Rapido River near Cassino it is called the Garigliano. There are hydroelectric stations along its course. In World War II the area around the river was the scene of heavy fighting between Allied and German troops. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Burns was promoted to commander of I (Canadian) Corps and eventually led Canadian troops in the battles of the Liri Valley and the Hitler Line throughout 1944. 28, 1924, at Fontana Liri, a small town 50 miles south of Rome, he grew up in a poor family, the son of a cabinetmaker who used to repair the holes in Marcello's shoes with pieces of aluminum. Sixty years ago last May and before the landings in Normandy, the first Canadian corps level operation of the Second World War was fought, when 1st Canadian Corps played a crucial role in the Eighth Army's push up the Liri Valley. |
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