November morning, from Anzio Beach Head
Anzio Stalemate!
After the failure of the offensive on February 29, the 14th German Army had exhausted its offensive capabilities and limited itself to starting a phase of containment of the opponent. All the more so as it became necessary for the Germans to maintain their strength and attention on the Cassino sector, where already in mid-February the V ^ Army had launched an offensive aimed also and above all at easing the pressure on Anzio.
For their part, the allies devoted every effort to strengthening the defenses by fortifying their positions and reorganizing their forces. In March the very tried 56th British Infantry Division was replaced by the 5th British Infantry Division which took control of the East sector along the Moletta stream. At the center of the deployment remained the 1st British Infantry Division and the 45th American Infantry Division while the 3rd US Division continued to garrison the western flank with the 1st Special Service Force deployed along the Mussolini canal, on the far west flank , to the sea. The US 1st Armored Division was kept in reserve. Also in March the battalions of US paratroopers were withdrawn, compensated by the landing, as reinforcement, of the 34th American Infantry Division at the end of the same month.
From that moment on, a long phase of attrition and stagnation of operations began. The bridgehead was beaten for its entire extent by the German artillery which also used for this purpose two heavy 280 mm guns, on railway carriage, which fired from the Alban hills.
The air raids of the German air force helped to maintain constant pressure on the allied troops. The units of the opposing opponents faced each other in this way for more than two months, waging a grueling trench warfare.
GUSTAV LINE COAST TO COAST
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ROME IS FREE 4th June 1944!
77th Anniversary of the liberation of Rome.
Here is a video for you to remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives in the name of freedom.
Can you imagine the happiness, the emotions of the Romans liberated after over 9 months of oppression and terror. I think only who lived those moments can fully understand what it meant. Our duty is to remember and to pass on the history to the next generations.
Borghese Palace Anzio Beachhead
WWII Historical site: Villa Borghese in Nettuno.
It's time to plan your visit to Italy. Here you will learn about Villa Borghese or Borghese Palace in Nettuno VI corps headquarter from January to May 1944.
77 Anniversary of the landing in Anzio
