Sicily-Salerno-Anzio, June 1943-June 1944: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, Volume 9

Volume 9 takes up the story of American naval activities in the Mediterranean with three major amphibious operations: the invasion of Sicily, the capture of the Salerno beachhead, and the long Anzio beachhead struggle. In describing these joint operations, Morison discusses individual exploits and strategies. Never reluctant to tackle controversial subjects, he calls the Sicilian Operation ill conceived, the evacuation of three German divisions from Sicily preventable, the Italian armistice woefully bungled, and the hard-fought Anzio Operation a mistake.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Published: 02/14/2011
ISBN: 9781591145752
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 8.97h x 6.10w x 1.02d