Allies prepare for the imminent German counterattack on Anzio. Smokecreen and field hospital. Italian Campaign, 1944

The Anzio force was built up to over six divisions, facing adverse conditions for months. This move convinced Hitler of a major Italian campaign, benefiting the Allies elsewhere. Mines were planted to harass Nazis if they overran lines. The enemy prepared for a major attack, but the Allies used the time to prepare defenses. Nazi counterattacks, led by Field Marshall Kesselring, aimed to push Allied troops back. Despite heavy losses, the Allies defended their position with measures like a smoke screen. The 30-day German assault resulted in significant Allied casualties.

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