Anzio Annie’s Tunnel hide out during the Battle of Anzio – Ciampino-Frascati railway line, Italy
The tunnel at this location was used to conceal the Krupp K5 E 280mm Railway Guns "Leopold" and …
Battle of Anzio
All articlesThe Battle of Anzio, part of the Italian Campaign, began on January 22, 1944, with an Allied amphibious landing near Anzio, south of Rome. Intended to bypass German defenses on the Gustav Line, the offensive stalled, leading to months of static warfare. Fierce German counterattacks delayed Allied progress, but eventual breakthroughs in May led to the capture of Rome. The battle highlighted challenges in coordination, terrain, and German defensive strength.
