Cassino '44 - Rome Falls (Part 8)
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Strategic Decision-Making in the Battle of Cassino
The chapter explores the strategic decisions made by commanders during the Battle of Cassino in 1944, including the debate between cutting off the retreat of the 10th Army versus a direct advance towards Rome. It analyzes the challenges faced by Truscott at Anzio and the German forces overwhelmed at Monte Cassino. The chapter discusses the liberation of Rome, the Allied victory in WW2, and the political influences on the subsequent campaign in Italy.
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