
Photo. View of Mount Artemisio and the Alban Hills
As for the Cassino Tour Itinerary but including:
Day 3. Drive to Anzio. Visit the US Cemetery at Nettuno and study the challenges of Op SHINGLE, the landings at Anzio on 22 January 1944. Visit Anzio port and study the logistic challenges faced by the Allies at Anzio. Visit Beach Head Military Cemetery and study the options for the breakout from Anzio on 23 May 1944. Visit Monte Artemisio and study the progress of Op BUFFALO, Lt Gen Clark’s decision to change to Op TURTLE and the 36 (Texas) Infantry Division’s superb manoeuvre that unlocked the German defence and forced the withdrawal of the Fourteenth Army to positions north of Rome. Day 4. Return to Ciampino Airport, Rome. |