Remembering Monte Cassino More than eighty years ago, Allied forces launched a grueling campaign to break through the Gustav line—a fortified German defense stretching across Italy. At its heart stood Monte Cassino. For months, American and Allied troops faced fierce resistance in brutal conditions. Their courage and determination helped pave the way to Rome, a major victory for the Allies. Today, the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery commemorates more than 7,800 Americans—many of whom gave their li

The tragic destruction of Monte Cassino Abbey as filmed 80 years ago today. The holy site, dating to 529 AD, was bombed during the Allies' advance towards Rome. Its faithful reconstruction was a powerful symbol of post-war recovery. Full clip here: https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/82352/ | British Pathé

The Abbey of Monte Cassino was bombed by Allied forces in Italy on February 15, 1944. The bombing was part of the Battle of Monte Cassino, a series of four assaults by the Allies against the Winter Line in Italy held by Axis forces. The Allies believed the abbey was being used by German troops as a strategic stronghold, though it was later determined that the Germans were not occupying the abbey at the time of the bombing. After the bombing, German paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger) occupied the rui