About The Vicious Struggle To Capture Monte Cassino | Both Sides of the Line
Before the D-Day landings, allied troops were fighting German forces in Italy. Attempting to break the well fortified Gustav Line, a literal uphill battle took place to dislodge German forces from the century-old monastery in Monte Cassino. What followed some of the most frustrating fighting the Allies had faced in the war so far. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on
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