The Savage Storm

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The narrative focuses on the tumultuous early months of the Italian Campaign during WWII, detailing the challenges faced by Allied forces following their initial success in Sicily. James Holland utilizes firsthand accounts from soldiers and civilians, offering a unique ground-level perspective that reexamines key figures like General Mark Clark. The book highlights the harsh realities of combat, the struggle against German resistance, and the human cost of warfare, making it a significant and immersive account of this critical period leading to Monte Cassino.