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Author: James Holland

Reviewed by: Wylie W. Johnson, chaplain, US Army War College class of 2010

In this masterful retelling of the Italian Campaign’s final months, James Holland captures the harrowing struggle to break through the German Gustav Line and liberate Rome. Drawing from 20 years of research and firsthand accounts, he brings to life the chaos of Monte Cassino and Anzio through the eyes of soldiers, nurses, and civilians caught in the maelstrom. Cassino ’44 redefines our understanding of World War II’s most grueling campaign, revealing its strategic importance and human cost just days before the D-Day landings.

Copyright: ©2026 Wylie W. Johnson

Publication Date

2-17-2026

Keywords

Allied forces, Axis forces, mountain warfare, combined arms, strategic goals, leadership, Italian Campaign, initiative

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies | Military and Veterans Studies

Book Review: Cassino ’44: The Brutal Battle for Rome

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