1944 ⟶ Allied Landing at Anzio
Allies begin Operation Shingle, the landing at Anzio, Italy,...
Year
1944
🏖️ Allied Landing at Anzio
Allies begin Operation Shingle, the landing at Anzio, Italy, commanded by American Major General John P. Lucas. The Allies hope to break the stalemate in south Italy, but they are unable to break out of the beachhead and the line holds until late May. The minesweeper USS Portent (AM-106), commanded by Lt. H.C. Plummer, hit a mine and sank southeast of Anzio, Italy.⟶
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🛡️ German Forces Assume Defensive Posture at Anzio
German forces around Anzio, having failed to drive the Allies from the beachhead, go over to a defensive posture.⟶
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💥 Allies Break Out from Anzio
Allies start a new breakout from Anzio.⟶
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🤝 Allied Forces Link Up at Anzio and Controversial Orders
Allies at Anzio link up with Allies from south Italy. Though Harold Alexander wishes to trap the German Tenth Army, American Fifth Army commander Mark W. Clark orders Truscott to turn north toward Rome. The Germans in Italy form a new defensive position on the Caesar C line.⟶
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