Spearhead of the Fifth Army
by Frank van Lunteren
"The 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Italy, from the Winter Line to Anzio"
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Spearhead of the Fifth Army by Frank van Lunteren
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Paratroopers
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
361
Published Date:
2016
ISBN13:
9781612004280
Summary
This book chronicles the combat operations of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment during the Italian Campaign of World War II. Van Lunteren focuses on the regiment's role as part of the U.S. Fifth Army, detailing their experiences fighting through the Winter Line and participating in the Anzio beachhead operation. The work examines the paratroopers' tactical challenges, leadership, and contributions to breaking through German defensive positions in the difficult Italian terrain during 1943-1944, offering insight into airborne infantry operations in the Mediterranean theater.
