Crusade in Europe

Season 1 Episode 12: Victory in Italy

Eisenhower tours the Italian Front in December, 1943. The terrain and weather make life difficult for Allied troops. Pontoon bridges collapse in the raging rivers. Eisenhower leaves for Tunisia to plan the Anzio campaign. The landing is made in January, 1944. The Germans attack and put the Anzio landing in peril, but the Allies hold on. After nearly six months of battle, the breakout is made and Rome is liberated. Eisenhower is sent to London to prepare for the Normandy invasion.

Genre:

Documentary, War & Politics

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

26

Cast:

Maurice Joyce, Hugh James, Westbrook Van Voorhis

Quality:

HD

Duration:

-

First Air:

1949

Rating:

7.3