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9781844150984
When the Allies invaded mainland Italy in 1943 they intended only a clearing-up operation to knock Italy out of the war, but Hitler ordered the German armies to defend every foot of the country. This text analyses the main battles of Salerno, Cassino, Anzio and the march on Rome.Shelford Bidwell is the author of 'Tug Of War: The Battle For Italy 1943 - 1945 (Pen & Sword Military Classics)', published 2004 under ISBN 9781844150984 and ISBN 1844150984.
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