Florence 1944: The Allied Advance in Central Italy

A highly illustrated look at the Allied push to stop the Germans across central Italy, culminating in a battle in the middle of Florence.

Following the fighting at Anzio and Cassino in 1944, the Allies were in pursuit of the Germans, who had managed to get away when the Americans took Rome. With experienced troops recalled from Italy to participate in the invasions of Normandy and southern France, the Allied numbers dwindled, only partially replaced by three divisions. The Allies pushed on,...