Crusade in Europe — Season 1, Episode 9: Assault on Italy
Documentary, War & Politics • 45 min • 1 season, 26 episodes • ★ 7.3/10
Episode synopsis
General Montgomery attacks Italy across the Strait of Messina. A landing is made at Salerno to coincide with Italy's surrender, after Italy's fleet surrenders at Malta. The Germans resist the Salerno landing strongly. After 7 days the Allies manage to push back the enemy and link up with British forces coming from the south. FDR, Churchill and Chiang Kai-Shek meet in Cairo.