Rebuilt city of Cassino, Italy

Casino, Italy, devastated in World War II, has been rebuilt over a decade. The Monastery of Monte Casino, once a German lookout, was destroyed but is now nearly restored. The town, obliterated by Allied bombing in 1944, was liberated by U.S., British, Polish, French, and New Zealand troops after intense fighting. Known as the Forgotten War, the Italian campaign's memory persists through Casino's thriving tourism and war monuments. Youngsters honor the past by placing flowers at the former City Hall, a monument to the valiant G.I.s, ensuring the sacrifices were not in vain.

What was the Monastery of Monte Casino used for during World War II?

• A hospital for wounded soldiers

• A refugee shelter

• A German lookout post

• A storage facility for weapons

Which forces were involved in the liberation of Casino?

• U.S. First Army, British Second, Indian, and South African troops

• U.S. Third Army, British Sixth, Canadian, and Australian troops

• U.S. Fifth Army, British Eighth, Polish, French, and New Zealand troops

• U.S. Seventh Army, British Fourth, Russian, and Italian troops

What was the impact of the Allied bombing on Casino in 1944?

• It left the town completely untouched

• It caused minor damage to a few buildings

• It dislodged the enemy and left no house standing

• It only affected the outskirts of the town

How is the former City Hall of Casino preserved today?

• As a library for historical research

• As a museum dedicated to the war

• As a community center for veterans

• As a permanent war monument

What is the significance of the flowers brought by youngsters to the former City Hall?

• To honor the soldiers who fought in the war

• To celebrate a local festival

• To mark the anniversary of the town's founding

• To decorate the town for a parade