Flames of War: Liberation of Italy

The Allied push up the boot of Italy had come to a dramatic halt outside the small Italian town of Cassino. Looming above the battlefield stood a large Benedictine monastery, which commanded the approach up the Liri Valley toward Rome. Over eight months the Allied and German armies attacked and counterattacked each other with heavy losses and little gain. Even with the landing at Anzio, where the Germans responded with a ferocious assault in a bloody but unsuccessful counterattack, little headway was made. The Allies amassed what reserves they could for a final attempt to break the deadlock at Cassino, connect with the bridgehead at Anzio, and claim the prize of Rome. The Road to Rome was long and hard, but many more battles would eventually lead beyond Rome to the very borders of the German Reich.

INSIDE YOU WILL FIND:

• History and Background on the battles fought in Italy from 1944 to 1945

• Forces for German, Axis Italian, American, French, British, and Allied Italians fighting in Italy from 1944 to 1945, including Armoured, Mechanised Infantry and Airborne Formations, as well as specialist Formations like the US/ Canadian First Special Service Force and French Goumiers

• Missions and Rules

• Inspirational Colour Photos

• Painting and Basing Guides

• FREE Forces Of War Code unlock all of the lists included in Liberation of Italy on our army builder website

  • Will also unlock all "Operation Husky" Mid War Lists on Forces (a free download of the lists is available on Battlefront Community)

• FREE Flames Of War Digital Code to download a copy of the book to your digital device

• FREE Catalogue detailing the miniatures and accessories featured in the book