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World War II: The Battle of Cisterna, part of Operation Shingle, begins in central Italy.

Battle of Cisterna

1944 battle of World War II in Italy

The Battle of Cisterna took place during World War II, on 30 January–2 February 1944, near Cisterna, Italy, as part of the Battle of Anzio, part of the Italian Campaign. The battle was a clear German victory which also had repercussions on the employment of U.S. Army Rangers…
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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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