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MONTE CASSINO JANUARY-MAY 1944: THE LEGEND OF THE GREEN DEVILS

by Angelos Mansolas

Published by Fonthill Media Limited. 1st. 2017

Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper. The Allied attempts to break through the German defences on the rocky hill of Monte Cassino ended up as one of the longest and deadliest engagements ever fought on European soil... Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and a few colour.

Pictorial dustwrapper has minor scuffing.

ISBN: 9781781556023
Stock no. 1826441

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Contents

  • Introduction
  • 1. North Africa to Italy: May-December 1943
  • 2. Two Roads to Rome
  • 3. The Battlefield: The Gustav Line and the Monastry
  • 4. Opposing Forces
  • 5. The Battle Plan
  • 6. The First Battle: 11-22 January 1944
  • 7. Anzio: Operation 'Shingle': 22 January 1944
  • 8. The 'Red Bulls' on Monte Cassino
  • 9. The Second Battle: 15-18 February 1944
  • 10. The Third Battle: 15-25 March 1944
  • 11. Stalemate, Deception and Redeployment
  • 12. The Fourth Battle: 11-18 May 1944
  • 13. Breakthrough
  • 14. The Lost Victory
  • 15. Atrocities of the Liberators
  • 16. Fighting in Peace
  • Bibliography

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