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New Zealand Beachhead Near Rome A Hot Frontline Patch
Allied forces hold a 12 by seven mile beachhead south of Rome with 84 square miles of exposed terrain. The area faces constant bombardment yet saw far less action than anticipated after D Day due to Allied air supremacy and well kept plans. Instances of surprise captures, such as German officers and troops, plus fresh bread and beer dumps, illustrate daily wartime activity.
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Nzionettuno
Rome
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