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Anzio Beach-head (23 January-2 February) I

Smoke rises from the German lines during the fight for Anzio, 1944. Mark Clark with reporters and troops at Borgo Grappa, May 25, 1944, during the [eventual] linkup of the Cassino and Anzio fronts. Rome was throbbing with activity on the morning of Sunday 23 January. The peal of bells calling parishioners to mass was […]

Anzio Beach-head (23 January-2 February) II

Amongst the new arrivals had been the 45th US Infantry Division commanded by Major General William W. Eagles, and 1st US Armored Division commanded by Major General Ernest N. Harmon. Eagles according to Lucas, was a ‘quiet, determined soldier, with broad experience’ whilst Harmon, although also determined and experienced, was far from quiet. Born into […]