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World War II: Battle of Monte Cassino: Conclusion after seven days of the fourth battle as German paratroopers evacuate Monte Cassino.
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1939–1945 global conflict
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Battle of Monte Cassino
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Monte Cassino
Historically significant hill in Lazio, Italy
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