The Battle of Anzio – The Italian D-Day May 29, 2018 Unipro2013main WW2, WW2 Documentaries </p> <h2>Battle of Anzio</h2> <p> This is about the landings and defense with the Allied amphibious landing known as Operation Shingle.<br /> The Battle of Anzio was a battle of the Italian Campaign of World War II that took place from January 22, 1944 (beginning with the Allied amphibious landing known as Operation Shingle) to June 5, 1944 (ending with the capture of Rome). The operation was opposed by German forces in the area of Anzio and Nettuno. The operation was initially commanded by Major General John P. Lucas, of the U.S. Army, commanding U.S. VI Corps with the intention being to outflank German forces at the Winter Line and enable an attack on Rome.</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors -
