The Vicious Struggle To Capture Monte Cassino | Both Sides of the Line | War Stories

Before the D-Day landings, allied troops were fighting German forces in Italy. Attempting to break the well fortified Gustav Line, a literal uphill battle took place to dislodge German forces from the century-old monastery in Monte Cassino. What followed some of the most frustrating fighting the Allies had faced in the war so far. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we’ll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history’s most engaging and dramatic conflicts. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code WARSTORIES You can find more from us on: This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledots