387 ASSAULT ON THE GOTHIC LINE 1944: The Allied Attempted Breakthrough into Northern Italy

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Describes the progress of the WWII phased battles in challenging Italian terrain. Documents the dual Allied offensive spearheaded by American and British units to smash through what was supposed to be the final Axis defensive line in Italy before the Alps. The overall strategic aims of both the Axis and Allied leaders are explored, together with the organization of the forces committed.

Photographs and specially commissioned artworks show the soldiers that fought on both sides, including American, Canadian, Indian, Brazilian, Polish, New Zealander, British, German, and Italian troops, as well as the materiel they employed.