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World War II: In Anzio, Italy, German forces launch a counteroffensive during the Allied Operation Shingle.

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Anzio

Comune in Lazio, Italy

Anzio is a town and comune on Lazio coast region of Italy, about 51 kilometres (32 mi) south of Rome.
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Battle of Anzio

1944 battle in Italy

The Battle of Anzio was a battle of the Italian Campaign of World War II that commenced January 22, 1944. The battle began with the Allied amphibious landing known as Operation Shingle, and ended on June 4, 1944, with the liberation of Rome. The operation was opposed by German…
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