Anzio 1944: The beleaguered beachhead (Campaign) - Softcover

Zaloga, Steven J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841769134 ISBN 13: 9781841769134

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

In January 1944, the Allies decided to land at Anzio in order to overcome the stalemate at Cassino.This amphibious landing has become one of the most controversial campaigns of World War II (1939-1945). Questionable decisions by the Allied leadership led to three months of World War I-style trench warfare, and the entire beachhead suffered from continuous German observation and bombardment.  Vividly describing each thrust and counter-thrust, this book takes us through the agonizing struggle as each side sought to retain or regain mastery.  It shows how Anzio proved to be a stepping stone not only to Rome but also to the liberation of Italy.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Highly visual guides to history's greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies, tactics, and experiences of the opposing forces throughout each campaign, and concluding with a guide to the battlefields today.

About the Author:

Steven J Zaloga was born in 1952, received his BA in history from Union College and his MA from Columbia University. He has published numerous books and articles dealing with modern military technology, especially armoured vehicle development. His main areas of interest are military affairs in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe in World War II and American armoured forces. He lives in Maryland, USA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1841769134
• ISBN 13: 9781841769134
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Dennis Peter