Video - Anzio: The Battle for Italy

January 22 to June 5, 1944: The Battle of Anzio begins as Allied forces land at Anzio during Operation Shingle, aiming to liberate Italy and catch the Germans off guard. The initial landing secures a beachhead and seems promising. However, fierce Axis resistance and counterattacks quickly lead to a protracted stalemate. Despite heavy fighting and slow progress, the battle drags on until the fall of Rome. While it is viewed as a setback for the Allies due to the drawn-out nature of the conflict, the battle successfully prevents German troops from reinforcing defenses in France ahead of the Normandy invasion, indirectly supporting the broader Allied campaign in Europe.