All roads lead to Rome and for the men of the Allied forces, it was a long and bloody one. It is estimated that between 1943 and 1945 some 90,000 Allied and 110,000 German soldiers died in Italy.
Cast: Rod Foust
Director: Edward Feuerherd
For the Allied forces, the road to Rome was long and bloody. From 1943 - 1945, some 90,000 Allied and 110,000 German soldiers died in Italy. No campaign in the West cost the infantry more than Italy. This remarkable story portrays some of the most savage on any front of WWII.
39 minutes
The early stages of World War II in North Africa primarily involved the conflict between the Axis powers, led by Germany and Italy, and the Allied forces, primarily represented by British and Commonwealth troops. Back-and-forth battles characterized the North African campaign.
38 minutes
World War II in the Balkans was marked by rapid German-led invasions and occupations of countries in the region during April 1941. The resistance movements here, comprising both communist and nationalist factions, engaged in guerrilla warfare against Axis forces, leading to the liberation of the region.
27 minutes
The Battle of Crete showcased the strategic significance of airborne forces and led to the eventual occupation of the island by Axis powers. Nazi forces would later retreat in the face of Allied advances across the Mediterranean theater.
31 minutes
During WWII, Malta endured sustained aerial bombardment by Axis forces due to its strategic location in the Mediterranean. Despite relentless attacks, the Maltese, along with British and Allied defenders, withstood the siege, earning the island a crucial role in disrupting Axis supply lines.
29 minutes
The Battle of El Alamein, fought in October-November 1942, was a pivotal conflict in North Africa during World War II. It marked a decisive Allied victory over Axis forces, led by Germany and Italy, halting their advance into Egypt and leading to the Allies regaining control of North Africa.
28 minutes
The German retreat in Africa during World War II was a gradual withdrawal of Axis forces, primarily led by General Erwin Rommel, from North Africa in 1943, marking the end of the Axis presence on the continent as Allied forces pursued them westward.
31 minutes
The invasion of Sicily occurred in July 1943 when Allied forces, composed primarily of American, British, and Canadian troops, landed on the island. This operation marked a crucial step in the liberation of Italy from Axis control during World War II, opening up a new front in Southern Europe.
30 minutes
The Allied campaign in Italy during World War II, launched in September 1943, involved a series of amphibious landings and subsequent advances up the Italian peninsula.
29 minutes
Monte Cassino held strategic importance during WWII as a prominent hilltop monastery overlooking key routes to Rome. The Battle of Monte Cassino, fought from January to May 1944, featured four battles and was crucial for the Allies in breaking the Gustav Line and advancing towards Rome.
29 minutes
Facing challenging terrain, fierce German resistance, and strategic stalemates, the campaign proved to be a protracted and difficult struggle for the Allies, contributing to the broader European theater.
30 minutes
The Allied capture of Rome during World War II occurred on June 4, 1944, when American forces entered the city, marking a symbolic victory and liberating the Italian capital from Axis occupation.
26 minutes
