The story
The Allies land at Anzio and Nattuno. Their mission is to get around the Gustav Line, a powerful defence system that runs through Italy. Objective: Rome!
Photos:
- "America at War" (allied airborne press), 26 January 1944
- Troops descending from an LSI (Landing Ship Infantry)
- Canadian soldier in Italy
- Poster satirising the slowness of the Allies
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.