American Troops Assist British Bombers In Attacking German Occupied Italian Village 1944

The transcript describes the operations of the 99th Fighter Squadron, highlighting a tragic event involving an Italian boy and the squadron's achievements over six months, including 236 missions and a top maintenance record. It also details a bombing mission in support of the British 8th Army, with artillery pounding a German-held village as the Allied forces advance towards Hitler's fortress.

What type of support did the 99th Fighter Squadron provide for the British 8th Army?

Describe the situation as the German-held village was being bombed.