Operations of the 349th Infantry Regimental Combat Team 88th Infantry Division in the Capture of Monte Rumici Italy 15 April 21 April 1945 Po Valley Campaign.

Covers the operations of the 349th Infantry Regimental Combat Team in the capture of Monte Rumici Italy from the occupation of initial positions on the line of departure on 12 April 1945 to the breakthrough into the Po Valley which culminated in the defeat of the German Armies in Italy and their consequent surrender.

The 88th Infantry Division, using only the 349th Infantry and a Battalion of the 351st was to spearhead the offensive to Bologna. The entire 350th Infantry was employed at Monte Battaglia while the 1st and 3rd Battalions of the 351st Infantry were holding Monte Capello.

On the left flank of the Regiment, the 1st Battalion was given the mission of clearing Belvedere and the high ground to the northeast, while the 3rd Battation was to take the ridge-line east of the 1st Battalion.