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Anzio 1944 - The Beleaguered Beachhead

By: Osprey

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Classic Battles Series (Military Book Club Editions)

Last Stocked on 8/28/2020

Product Info

Title
Anzio 1944 - The Beleaguered Beachhead
Publisher
Category
Author
Steven J. Zaloga
Publish Year
2005
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.5x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147595477
Type
Hardcover

Description

In January 1944, the Allies decided to land at Anzio in order to overcome the stalemate at Cassino. This amphibious landing has become one of the most controversial campaigns of World War II (1939-1945). Questionable decisions by the Allied leadership led to three months of World War I-style trench warfare, and the entire beachhead suffered from continuous German observation and bombardment. Vividly describing each thrust and counter-thrust, this book takes us through the agonizing struggle as each side sought to retain or regain mastery. It shows how Anzio proved to be a stepping stone not only to Rome but also to the liberation of Italy.