1944 (2): Monte Cassino

Continuing the Italian campaign, with the intention of a breakthrough to Rome, the series of four assaults by the Allies on Monte Cassino were extremely costly for the Allies, however they eventually managed to drive the German forces back.

: Assault On Monte Cassino; Footage of explosions and smoking ruined buildings around Monte Cassino.; British Pathé

: Assault On Monte Cassino; British soldiers advancing on Monte Cassino.; British Pathé

: Assault On Monte Cassino; Allies continue advance on the town of Monte Cassino.; British Pathé

: Monte Cassino - Action Shots; Footage of British troops in the ruins of Monte Cassino.; British Pathé

: Assault On Monte Cassino; Footage of explosions and smoking ruined buildings around Monte Cassino.; British Pathé

: Cassino Monastery Bombed (1944); Cassino monastery, used by Germans as observation post, is bombed by the allies. Italy.; British Pathé

: Cassino Smashed (1944); Cassino is completely destroyed by allied aerial bombardment. Italy.; British Pathé

: Cassino Close-Ups (1944); Cassino is reduced to rubble by allies and young German soldiers are taken prisoner. Italy.; British Pathé

: In The Wake Of The Nazis (1944); Allied troops advance through Italy, they feed starving Italian refugees.; British Pathé

: Monte Cassino - Men Surrender, Tanks; Footage of soldiers in ruins of Monte Cassino.; British Pathé