1 h 17 m, 22 jan 1944 ano - Anzio- January 22nd
Descrição:
The battle of Anzio started with operation shingle which was a devised plan to push the German forces off of the Gustav line in Italy. The US General John P Lucas made it possible for the troops to land near Anzio & Nettuno. The battle lasted 4 months and nobody on either side seemed to be advancing or retreating. After thousands of troops started to die from this drawn out battle, the Allies finally had a breakthrough and in May of 1944. The significance of this battle was that it lead to the capture of Rome in Italy.
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1 h 17 m, 22 jan 1944 ano
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~ 80 years ago
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