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The bloody road to Rome: liberating Italy from the Nazis in WWII

James Holland describes "five months of hell" where Allied forces battled the Nazis in Italy

Published: November 22, 2024 at 7:30 AM

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When the Allies invaded Italy in the summer of 1943 they hoped to be in Rome by Christmas. Instead, it wasn't until June 1944 that the Italian capital was liberated, following a gruelling march up the peninsula that ended with what James Holland describes as "five months of hell". In his new book, the historian, author and podcaster zones in on these months and in particular the brutal battle of Monte Cassino. Rob Attar caught up with James to find out more.

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James Holland is the author of Cassino '44: Five Months of Hell in Italy (Transworld Publishers, 2024)

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Rob AttarHead of content and editor of HistoryExtra magazine

Rob Attar is head of content and editor of HistoryExtra magazine

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