Doherty, Richard
Monte Cassino: Opening the Road to Rome
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526703293
- author:
- Doherty, Richard
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 426
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (1.19 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Battle of Monte Cassino: A Turning Point in Italy 1944 In January 1944, one of the bloodiest battles of World War II raged around Monte Cassino, a strategic location in southern Italy. The Allied forces, led by General Sir Harold Alexander, faced off against the German army in a campaign that would ultimately lead to the liberation of Rome. The battle was marked by intense fighting and innovative tactics, as both sides sought to gain the upper hand. Despite national tensions and rivalries, the Allies were able to overcome their German adversaries through effective artillery and close air support. This book provides a detailed examination of the campaign, drawing on official records, accounts from commanders and participants, including interviews with those who fought in the battle. Through its analysis of this pivotal moment in World War II, Monte Cassino Opening the Road to Rome sheds new light on one of the most significant battles of the war.
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