Soldiers Cross Volturno River

The video describes a battle occurring 30 miles north of Naples, where the Yanks crossed pontoon bridges at night following a significant artillery battle. The 5th Army faced tough conditions, advancing through mud against German forces, covering three miles one day and five the next.

Where was the battle located in relation to Naples?

• 50 miles south

• 30 miles north

• 40 miles west

• 20 miles east

What type of bridges did the Yanks use to cross at night?

• Truss bridges

• Suspension bridges

• Arch bridges

• Pontoon bridges

How is the artillery battle described in the transcript?

• The smallest of the war

• A minor skirmish

• The greatest of the war

• An insignificant conflict

What challenges did the 5th Army face during their advance?

• Seething mud

• Dense forests

• Steep mountains

• Desert heat

How many miles did the 5th Army advance in a day against the German forces?

• 1 mile

• 3 to 5 miles

• 7 miles

• 10 miles