BATTLE FOR MONTE NATALE: First-Hand Accounts of the Crossing of the River Garigliano on the Gustav Line

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Offers a detailed, minute-by-minute account of the battle from both British and German perspectives, highlighting personal stories of heroism and sacrifice. Brings together contemporary accounts showing war, not only at the strategic level involving Corps, Division, Brigade, and Battalion; but also the individual level, by extensive use of War Diaries, personal accounts, missing person reports and stories of heroism and the sacrifices made which were recognized by the awards for valor. Contains 114 mono illustrations.