Summary Eisenhower tours the Italian Front in December, 1943. The terrain and weather make life difficult for Allied troops. Pontoon bridges collapse in the raging rivers. Eisenhower leaves for Tunisia to plan the Anzio campaign. The landing is made in January, 1944. The Germans attack and put the Anzio landing in peril, but the Allies hold on. After nearly six months of battle, the breakout is made and Rome is liberated. Eisenhower is sent to London to prepare for the Normandy invasion.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Westbrook Van Voorhis Dwight D. Eisenhower Maurice Joyce Hugh James
Genres : War Documentary News
Release date : Jul 20, 1949
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : The March of Time
Summary Eisenhower tours the Italian Front in December, 1943. The terrain and weather make life difficult for Allied troops. Pontoon bridges collapse in the raging rivers. Eisenhower leaves for Tunisia to plan the Anzio campaign. The landing is made in January, 1944. The Germans attack and put the Anzio landing in peril, but the Allies hold on. After nearly six months of battle, the breakout is made and Rome is liberated. Eisenhower is sent to London to prepare for the Normandy invasion.
Genres : War Documentary News
Release date : Jul 20, 1949
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : The March of Time