Synopsis "Anzio (in English)"
Anzio is a historical book written by Wynford Vaughan-Thomas, chronicling the events that took place during the Allied invasion of Italy in World War II. Specifically, the book focuses on the landing of Allied forces at Anzio, a small town on the west coast of Italy, in January 1944.The book begins by setting the stage for the invasion, describing the political and military situation in Europe at the time. It then goes on to detail the planning and execution of the Anzio landing, including the various challenges and setbacks that the Allied forces faced.Throughout the book, Vaughan-Thomas provides a vivid and engaging account of the battle for Anzio, drawing on a wide range of sources including personal interviews with veterans, official military records, and contemporary news reports. He also explores the broader historical context of the invasion, discussing its impact on the war as a whole and its significance for the eventual Allied victory.Overall, Anzio is a gripping and informative read for anyone interested in the history of World War II, military strategy, or the human experience of war.This is a new release of the original 1961 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
