| Anzio 1944: The Beleaguered Beachhead Contributor(s): Zaloga, Steven J. (Author), Dennis, Peter (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841769134 ISBN-13: 9781841769134 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2005 Annotation: In January 1944, the Allies decided to land at Anzio in order to overcome the stalemate at Cassino.This amphibious landing has become one of the most controversial campaigns of World War II. Questionable decisions by the Allied leadership led to three months of World War I-style trench warfare, and the entire beachhead suffered from continuous German observation and bombardment. Vividly describing each thrust and counter-thrust, this book takes us through the agonizing struggle as each side sought to retain or regain mastery. It shows how Anzio proved to be a stepping stone not only to Rome but also to the liberation of Italy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - United States - History | Modern - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 940.542 |
| Series: Campaign |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 7.28" W x 9.77" (0.68 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In January 1944, the Allies decided to land at Anzio in order to overcome the stalemate at Cassino.This amphibious landing has become one of the most controversial campaigns of World War II (1939-1945). Questionable decisions by the Allied leadership led to three months of World War I-style trench warfare, and the entire beachhead suffered from continuous German observation and bombardment. Vividly describing each thrust and counter-thrust, this book takes us through the agonizing struggle as each side sought to retain or regain mastery. It shows how Anzio proved to be a stepping stone not only to Rome but also to the liberation of Italy. |
Contributor Bio(s): Zaloga, Steven J.: - Steven J. Zaloga received his BA in History from Union College and his MA from Columbia University. He has worked as an analyst in the aerospace industry for over two decades, covering missile systems and the international arms trade, and has served with the Institute for Defense Analyses, a federal think tank. He is the author of numerous books on military technology and military history, with an accent on the US Army in World War II as well as Russia and the former Soviet Union.Dennis, Peter: - Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK. |