Canadians in the Italian campaign, 1943-1945: Part 3, Mainland Italy, the Gustav Line, the Hitler Line, the Gothic Line, Monte Cassino and Rome
Breaking the Gustav Line Despite local victories, overall Allied attempts to break free of the Gustav Line remained frustrated throughout the winter, leading to a decision to concentrate forces for a joint offensive by the Eighth Army and the US Fifth Army at Monte Cassino. Accordingly, the Canadians moved there in late April. (Library and … Read more