[henkster]

The situation along the Riviera. The Anvil forces had it easy; the Germans had already stripped 19th Army of much of its combat power for Normandy. That battle has been lost and the decision to quit France has been made.

[Tax-chick]

There will still be some nasty little battles as the Allies slog through those mountains toward Grenoble and beyond. Bad luck for the veterans of Anzio ... but at least they’re not stuck on the beachhead for months.

[colorado tanker]

Looks like the Germans have sent forlorn hope detachments into Marseille and Toulon, but the main body is pulling out.