Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Operation Encore: The Monte della Torraccia–Monte Castello Line
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026
1. Operation Encore: The Monte della Torraccia–Monte Castello Line Marker
Donated from the Brazilian Army and dedicated in recognition of the 80th Anniversary of Operation Encore and the seizure of the Monte della Torraccia–Monte Castello line.
On February 21, 1945, the Fifth Army, encompassing the Brazilian Expeditionary Force and the 10ª Mountain Division, successfully seized the Monte della Torraccia–Monte Castello line, demonstrating seamless cooperation between brothers in arms.
A cobra fumou!
Erected 2025 by Brazilian Army.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 1945.
Location. 29° 26.676′ N, 98° 27.767′ W. Memorial is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Fort Sam Houston. It is at the intersection of Liscum Road and Staff Post Road on Liscum Road. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1405 E Grayson St, Jbsa Ft Sam Houston TX 78234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cannon and the Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); The Quadrangle: Quartermaster Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Quadrangle: Hub of Military Activity in Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); UH-1B Utility Helicopter (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sally Port (about 300 feet away); Water Features (about 400 feet away); The Quadrangle Oak (about 400 feet away); Mitchell (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Another marker is no longer nearby. M-1905 Field Gun (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this memorial. Fort Sam Houston is an active military installation. Appropriate identification is required for access
Also see . . . Operation Encore. Wikipedia
Operation Encore was the Allied offensive timed for February—March 1945, to break through(Submitted on August 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)the Gothic Line. This was initiated at the army instead of corps level. This comprised an assault by the 10th Mountain Division and the Brazilian Expeditionary Force to secure the high ground dominating Strada statale 64 Porrettana [it] where it crossed the Apennine Mountains (18 February—25 February 1945), followed by a limited offensive that ended with the capture of the crossroads at Castel d'Aiano (3 March—5 March 1945) Once these objectives were achieved, the Fifth Army could successfully penetrate the northern Apennines to reach the Po Valley as part of the Spring 1945 offensive in Italy.Photographed by James Hulse2. Operation Encore: The Monte della Torraccia–Monte Castello Line Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026
3. Operation Encore: The Monte della Torraccia–Monte Castello Line Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
