The Battle of Anzio Expanded
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Tagline: Securing Italy’s western front.
The amphibious landing at Anzio (January–June 1944) aimed to bypass German defenses and advance toward Rome. Stiff resistance caused heavy casualties and slowed progress. Coordinated assaults eventually broke German lines. Anzio showcased the challenges of amphibious operations, combined arms coordination, and the importance of reinforcements in achieving objectives.
Article 190: The Italian Campaign
Tagline: Liberation and struggle in southern Europe.
The Italian Campaign (1943–1945) involved Allied forces pushing north through mountainous terrain against German defenses. Battles such as Salerno, Monte Cassino, and Anzio were marked by high casualties. Cooperation with Italian partisans provided intelligence and sabotage. The campaign emphasized logistics, combined operations, and the strategic importance of liberating territories in shaping the European war outcome.