Publisher's Synopsis
Anzio is a historical book written by Wynford Vaughan-Thomas that provides a detailed account of the Battle of Anzio, which took place during World War II. The book covers the events leading up to the battle, including the decision to launch the operation, the preparations made by the Allied forces, and the challenges they faced in executing their plan.The Battle of Anzio, also known as Operation Shingle, was a major military operation launched by the Allies in January 1944. The goal of the operation was to establish a beachhead on the Italian coast near the town of Anzio, which would allow the Allies to bypass the German defenses and advance towards Rome.The book describes the fierce fighting that took place during the battle, as the Allied forces faced stiff resistance from the German defenders. The battle was marked by intense artillery fire, air strikes, and close-quarters combat, as both sides fought for control of the beachhead.Throughout the book, Vaughan-Thomas provides vivid descriptions of the battle, drawing on first-hand accounts from soldiers and officers who were involved in the fighting. He also provides historical context for the battle, explaining the strategic importance of the Anzio operation and its impact on the wider war effort.Overall, Anzio is a gripping and informative account of one of the most significant battles of World War II, and a must-read for anyone interested in military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.