Battleground 126. Battleground '44 - The Battle of Monte Cassino
Jan 24, 2024
Historian Matthew Parker discusses the strategic goals of the Allies in Italy during World War II, challenges faced in attacking the heavily fortified Gustave line, the importance of coalition warfare, the determination of Polish soldiers, the dark aspects of the battle including looting and rape, and the significance of the Battle of Monte Cassino in the Italian campaign.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Gustave Line and Missed Opportunities
04:09 • 15min
Operation Avenger: Challenges in Coalition Warfare
18:58 • 14min
The Final Fighting for the Monastery: Polish Soldiers' Determination
32:33 • 3min
Looting, Rape, and Moral Deterioration: The Dark Aspects of the Battle of Monte Cassino
35:16 • 3min
The Battle of Monte Cassino: Worth the Fight?
37:49 • 6min