Tank Attack at Monte Cassino - The Cavenish Road Operation 1944

Early morning, 19 March 1944. Tanks manned by New Zealanders, Indians and Americans launch a daring attack along a narrow mountain track on German positions north of Monte Cassino. So began one of the most audacious Allied attempts to break through the Gustav Line and advance on Rome - and it almost succeeded.

About the author

Jeffrey Plowman is a research biochemist by profession who has had a keen interest in military history for over thirty-five years. He has made a special study of New Zealand armor and armored units and has published nineteen books as well as many articles and chapters on the subject. Among his most recent publications are War in the Balkans: The Battle for Greece and Crete 1940-1941 and Monte Cassino: Armoured Forces in the Battle for the Gustav Line.

Summary

In-depth account of the daring Allied tank attack launched along Cavendish Road during the third battle at Monte Cassino in 1944. Graphic description of the construction of Cavendish Road.

Product details

• Authors: Jeffrey Plowman
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2020
• EAN: 9781526764904
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-6490-4
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 241 mm x 164 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 636 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Zweiter Weltkrieg - Periode (1939 bis 1945), HISTORY / Military / World War II, History - Military / War