Monte Cassino by Matthew Parker
At the beginning of 1944, Italy was the Allies' only active front against Nazi-controlled Europe, and the pass controlled by the medieval monastery of Monte Cassino became a crucial battlefield. This study describes the incompetence and politics that dogged the campaign and the heroism that won it.
Monte Cassino is a fitting tribute: an important and beautifully written book, told with real understanding and pathos for those who withstood the Western Allies' bloodiest encounter with the German army - James Holland, Daily TelegraphParker has produced a deeply moving, richly detailed and fast-paced account of the most infamous British battle of the Second World War - Saul David, Sunday TelegraphPublished in time for the sixtieth anniversary of the battle, Monte Cassino deserves to be widely read - Gary Sheffield, Living HistorySome excellent passages - Norman Stone, Sunday TimesMoving and well-researched - EconomistA pacy and informative addition to the military history of a much-neglected campaign - Glasgow Herald
Matthew Parker is also the author of "The Battle of Britain".
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780755311750 |
| ISBN 10 | 0755311752 |
| Title | Monte Cassino |
| Author | Matthew Parker |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2003-10-06 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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