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Cassino '44
The Brutal Battle for Rome
Book • 2024
In 'Cassino '44', James Holland provides a gripping and meticulously researched narrative of the Italian Campaign's final months, focusing on the Battle of Monte Cassino.
The book recounts the Allies' grueling fight against the German forces, particularly the battles along the Gustav Line, and the eventual capture of Rome.
Holland draws on diaries, letters, and contemporary sources to bring to life the experiences of soldiers, aircrew, and civilians caught in the midst of this brutal campaign.
The narrative highlights the harsh realities of war, the bravery of the soldiers, and the devastating impact on Italian civilians and historic sites like the Abbey of Monte Cassino.
The book recounts the Allies' grueling fight against the German forces, particularly the battles along the Gustav Line, and the eventual capture of Rome.
Holland draws on diaries, letters, and contemporary sources to bring to life the experiences of soldiers, aircrew, and civilians caught in the midst of this brutal campaign.
The narrative highlights the harsh realities of war, the bravery of the soldiers, and the devastating impact on Italian civilians and historic sites like the Abbey of Monte Cassino.
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