The Italian Campaign is a neglected area of WW2 and this is a fine record of it. Reveals the tensions and difficulties of multi-national coalitions, particularly at high command level. The multi-national make-up of 5th Army, makes it highly relevant in the current Afghanistan context. číst celé
The successes and failures of Operation HUSKY.
Covers the joint British/American Landings (SHINGLE) on Italian mainland January 1944. This book describes extremely heavy fighting as the Allies struggled to maintain their foothold. Featuring photographs and maps, it also includes personal accounts.
The world famous monastery at Monte Cassino was a key strongpoint on the Nazis Gustav Line blocking the Allied advance on Rome. From January to March 1944 there were four distinct battles for Cassino which was fiercely defended by German elite forces. Troops from USA, Britain, Poland, Canada, France and India were all thrown into the fray with appalling loss of life."