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Was the Italian Campaign Worth It? John McManus and Kevin Hymel Debate
Was the Allied campaign in Italy a necessary step toward victory in Europe—or a costly strategic mistake?
In this special debate episode of World War 2 Live, Dr. John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel take opposite sides of one of the most enduring controversies of World War II. After exploring the Italian Campaign over several episodes, it's time to tackle the big question: Was it worth it?
Kevin argues that the campaign was an essential front that tied down German divisions, demonstrated Allied commitment to the Soviet Union…
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