Italian History - 1922 - 1945 (Fascist Era & World War II), European Theater - World War II - Campaigns & Individual Battles
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Overview
The Battle for the Benedictine monastry on the hilltop of Monte Cassino between January and May 1944 was one of the most dramatic in the Battle for Italy. The author examines in detail this struggle to open up the road to Rome. Drawing upon archive photographs and first hand reminiscences, the author sets the scene for the conflict, examines the forces ranged against each other and describes each of the four major battles.Synopsis
The Battle for the Benedictine monastry on the hilltop of Monte Cassino between January and May 1944 was one of the most dramatic in the Battle for Italy. The author examines in detail this struggle to open up the road to Rome. Drawing upon archive photographs and first hand reminiscences, the author sets the scene for the conflict, examines the forces ranged against each other and describes each of the four major battles.
Book Details
Published
December 1, 2004
Publisher
Ian Allan Publishing
Pages
160
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780711030244