Farley Mowat, later known for Never Cry Wolf served in the battle at Ortona, and wrote a most interesting book about his war service, And No Birds Sang. (This c

Farley Mowat, later known for Never Cry Wolf served in the battle at Ortona, and wrote a most interesting book about his war service, And No Birds Sang. (This could well be mentioned in the article, but I haven't evaded the paywall.)