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The bloody road to Rome: liberating Italy from the Nazis in WWII

History Extra podcast

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Challenges of the Italian Campaign in WWII

This chapter explores the strategic decisions and challenges faced by Allied forces during their 1944 campaign in Italy, with a focus on the Battle of Monte Cassino. It discusses the mismanagement of military strategies and the harsh realities of combat, including the impact on both soldiers and civilians. Despite initial setbacks, it highlights a shift towards more effective collaboration among Allied commanders as they prepared for future offensives.

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