World War II Vol. 07

Having subdued the Germans in Sicily in 1943 the allies succeeded in advancing further into the Italian mainland. Vast parts of Italy had already been destroyed. The population suffered from hunger and thirst. In the course of the "Battles of Supplies" the reconquest of the seaport Anzio was of great strategical importance. In addition, the allies planned to attack German ports starting from their bases in France and Great Britain (sea routes). - The allies overpower the German troops in Sicily. - Advance of the allies in Italy, defence of the coasts against the Germans. The italian people suffer from hunger and thirts as vast parts of the country are already destroyed. - The allies attack the Germans in the seaport of Anzio. In addition, they use the sea routes to attack German ports starting from their bases in France and England.