Latest / WW II Gothic Line ghosts haunt modern day Italy, Europe
Introduction: Gothic Line 80th anniversary podcast overview, expert discussion panel, lessons in today's geopolitical world
By Joe Kirwin
85 years ago Italy was on the wrong side of history after joining Adolf Hitler in declaring war against Allied countries including the United States and the United Kingdom. It took the most multinational and multiracial army ever assembled to finally end Nazi and Italy Fascist tyranny in Italy in April of 1945 when the nine-month Gothic Line offensive concluded and WW II ended in Europe with Germany's unconditional surrender.
Often referred to as the Forgotten Front, the Allied Force Gothic Line offensive took place after the liberation of Rome on June 4, 1944 and the D-Day…
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