| Accession Number | F01587 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 21 min 17 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/sound |
| Place made | Italy: Rome |
| Date made | 3 September 1943; 4 June 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Liberation of Rome
Description
The landing in Italy of Allied forces on 3 September 1943 the fighting, weather conditions, terrain, equipment, relief maps of each area and methods used; shots of General Eisenhower General Sir Harold Alexander, (UK), General Montgomery, General Mark W Clark (US), Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham RN, Pope Puis XII and Benito Mussolini; scenes of naval bombardment and aircraft strikes. It is a general coverage of the campaign up to the liberation of Rome on 4 June 1944 including the bombing of Monte Cassino. There are also a few scenes from German films.
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Video of Liberation of Rome (video)