Italeri 6198 1:72 Montecassino Abbey 1944 Gustav Line Battle Set Model Kit

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The cornerstone of the Gustav line was the small town of Cassino, which controlled the river Liri Valley. Cassino itself was dominated by the historic Benedictine abbey of Montecassino, which was an important strategic observation and defensive position for the German forces. The determined resistance offered by the German troops, who held their positions for almost four months, was assisted by the difficult weather conditions, which hindered the allied advance. Fierce fighting ensued to try and oust the Germans from their stubbornly held defensive line. It was not until mid-May that the German positions were finally breached, which allowed the allied advance to Rome to ensure its liberation in June 1944.