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This week in the War, 15–21 May 1944: Poles capture ruins of Monte Cassino abbey
This week in the war, on 18 May 1944, the Polish 12th Podolski Regiment assaulted and captured the ruins of the Benedictine abbey at Monte Cassino. The Gustav line, which had held up the Allies for months, had already been breached … Continue reading
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Tagged Gustav Line, Kesselring, Monte Cassino, Monte Cassino abbey
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