Salerno: The Invasion That Nearly Failed
Before the Allies could fight their way up Italy, they first had to survive one of the most dangerous amphibious operations of World War II.
In this episode of World War 2 Live, Dr. John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel examine the Invasion of Salerno—Operation Avalanche—the September 1943 landing that brought Allied forces onto the Italian mainland. While often overshadowed by Normandy and other famous amphibious assaults, Salerno proved to be a brutal test of Allied planning, leadership, and determination.
John and Kevin discuss:
• Why the Allies chose to invade Italy after Sicily
• The strategic…
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