Examines the personalities and events involved in the 1944 invasion at the Anzio beachhead, which almost ended in disaster for the Allied forces.

"A Talisman/Parrish book." Includes index.

The battle of the caves -- North Africa to the Rapido -- The inevitability of Anzio -- The landing -- Progress and problems -- Counterattack -- Action at Cassino -- The second 20 days -- Respite -- Diadem -- Eruption from the beachhead -- Rome.