Capture of Ortona - Italy, december 1943. The Battle of Ortona was a small yet extremely fierce battle fought between German Fallschirmjger (paratroops), and assaulting Canadian forces from the 1st Canadian Infantry Division. It was the culmination of the fighting on the Adriatic front in Italy during 'Bloody December' and was considered among Canada's greatest achievements during the war. This is a small map focusing on the center street-combats in Ortona. There are only four flags, the Axis can lose all ControlPoints. Control three flags or more to cause a ticket loss for your enemy. CREDITS: based on map by Zara5ustra. Full conversion by Natty.