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At war on the Gothic Line, fighting in Italy, 1944-45, Christian Jennings

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At war on the Gothic Line, fighting in Italy, 1944-45, Christian Jennings

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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contains biographical information

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portraitsplatesmapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

At war on the Gothic Line

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

907965777

Responsibility statement

Christian Jennings

Sub title

fighting in Italy, 1944-45

Summary

"As the Allies stormed across Normandy in late summer 1944, another strategically vital yet unsung campaign was being fought across the mountainous terrain of northern Italy. A vast international army of twelve different nationalities, spearheaded by 100,000 Americans, had to break through the Gothic Line, a rugged barrier of German defensive positions that stretched from the Adriatic coast to the Mediterranean. In this fast-paced narrative of a year at war, veteran foreign correspondent and historian Christian Jennings provides an unprecedented look inside these crucial, bloody battles through the eyes of thirteen men and women from seven different countries."--Front flap of jacket

Table Of Contents

Preface: Attacking Germans in defensive positions: "a most unpleasant and hazardous operation" -- Introduction: The road to the Gothic Line -- Before the Line -- On the Line -- Behind the Line -- After the Line -- Epilogue: What became of the characters in the book?

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Fighting in Italy, 1944-45

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