Battle of Anzio
7000 Allied soldiers killed, 5000 Axis soldiers killed (jan 22, 1944 – 23h 59min, jun 5, 1944 y)
Description:
The Allies operation was led by Major General John P. Lucas. The generals were aware of the risk of the operation such as Clark. Eventually after a week of fighting Lucas was relieved of his duties and sent home when Major General Lucian K. Truscott took over. They fought at Monte Cassino and the Allies won that and eventually the outcome of the battle went in favor of the Allies.
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Date:
jan 22, 1944
23h 59min, jun 5, 1944 y
~ 4 months and 15 days