# WORLD WAR II LIBERATION OF ROME ITALIAN CAMPAIGN DOCUMENTARY 81074

Made in late 1944 by the U.S. Army Pictorial Service, "The Liberation of Rome" depicts the successful Allied advance into Rome, freeing it from German control during World War II. The film begins with footage of Allied forces arriving in the city, before flashing back to the beginnings of the campaign that eventually liberated Southern Italy from Axis control. At 1:37 , the combined Chiefs of Staff are seen planning the campaign after the successful battle for Siciliy. At 2:45 , Gen. Montgomery and the British 8th Army land at Reggio Calabria. The Italian navy surrenders to the Allies at 3:10 . Gen. Mark Clark and the U.S. 5th Army land at Salerno behind an intense naval bombardment at 3:25 . The Luftwaffe bombards the beachhead. The 5th and the 8th Armies meet up, and the Allies take the Foggia airfield and later enter Naples at 6:10 . Refugees return to the city at 6:40 . U.S. troops cross the Volturno River and advance through mud. Ortona is taken after street fighting and a savage tank battle. Gens. Eisenhower and Clark inspect Cassino defenses at 11:00 . 5th Army units land at Anzio. Gens. Rommel and Kesselring direct the arrival of Nazi reserves at 12:55 . British Gen. Alexander directs an artillery bombardment on the Gustav Line. Cassino falls at 16:38 . Allied tanks roll toward Rome. The Nazis evacuate the city and 5th Army units enter. We encourage viewers to add comments and, especially, to provide additional information about our videos by adding a comment! See…

- Kind: Documentary
- Genres: War, Documentary, Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/81074TheLiberationOfRome)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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