My birth father was there. Originally part of the 434th. AAA , after liberating Rome on June 4th, 1944, the 5th. Army pulled together several AAA units, and from then on, these guys became the 473rd Infantry. They fought throughout the mountains and were in Genoa on VE day. Met these guys in 2004, and attended every reunion after that. American heroes every one!
I live in Rome and I have a beach house in Anzio. Every time I pass near the American Cemetery and Memorial of Neptune, a few kilometers from home, I give them the military greeting. I give honor to thousands of Americans who have given us back freedom with their sacrifice. The Americans have succeeded in what the Italians have failed. Those thousands of gravestones of American soldiers remind us of the meaning of honor and freedom. Almost 70 years later, thanks again to all of them who gave their lives for us.
Fare enough comment but there were also tens of thousands of British Soldier's fighting at Anzio and its surrounding area's who also suffered thousands of casualties, why do people not remember the British efforts and casualties ???????
@ Neanderthal a lot of Englishmen have given their lives to free Italy, it is true, even in Anzio. I go to the Sirene's Lido beach, which during the landing was the Green Beach of Peter Beach, where the English commandos landed. A few kilometers away there is the Beachhead Commonwealth Cemetery, and surely our gratitude also goes to the English. In this cemetery there are all the English deceased in the whole Italian territory, while in the Nettuno's American cemetery there are only the deceased of Anzio landing.
roby Onekenoby British not English my Uncle who was a Company Quartermaster Serjeant in the 1st Bn Scots Guards fell at Anzio 10th Feb 1944 and is buried in the Anzio War Cemetary
@@neanderthaloutdoors9202 Thats the yanks for you , don't you know they won the war for everyone , they are just as bad as the turncoat Ities , no wonder the twat lives there ...
Just found you. The landing at Sicily is one of the Battle Honours of The Royal Canadian Regiment. ❤ The brutality of the Italian campaign is often overlooked. Thanks.
My Grandfather landed on the Anzio beach head. He was a Canadian member of The First Special Service Force (The Black Devil's). His commanding officer was Robert T Frederick. He was attached to General Mark Clarke's 5th American Army.
Fantastic upload here and really appreciate it, I've been studying the Sicilian and mainland Italian campaigns in more depth recently and this is the almost perfect accompaniment for me. 👍
James arness,the Marshall of dodge city Kansas,played on a movie called gunsmoke,took machine gun fire to both legs,that's why he limped some in the movie.
my father landed when the first wave went in, he said the people on the beach side were cheering and waving their arms, they all thought the Italians were welcoming them. when they landed they were informed they had just passed over mines in the water because it was high tide. sense of perspective still after all these years
My Dad was also at Anzio.I went back in 1994 with the Society of the Third Infantry Divisions “Return To Victory” WWII.50 th Anniversary Tour.With as many as200 Veterans at one time.It was a month long tour and a one of the most moving events of my life.The tour was a Month long, starting in North Africa and Ending at the Eagles Nest. With a stop at Daucau. Very moving, and very sad.
Doesnt described the vicious ground combat enough.The 45 Division, theThunderbirds, which fought from Sucily, Italy, Anzio, S France right with Pattons ThirdArmy into Germany, played a crucial role in stopping breakthrough ofGermans but suffered heavy losses at Anzio.Old patch before 1942 was the Swastika, old native symbol.Many native Americans in 45 Div. War in Italy was super tough on Allied armies.Brutal as well for.poor civiliians.Let.us never forget Italian Campaign.Tied up a lot of German troops needed elsewhere.
My father was in the Thunderbird Division. It was a National Guard unit. These units had made 3 amphibious landings before D Day a d would make their 4th in the south of France shortly after D Day at Normandy.
Anzio was and infact probably the biggest FUBAR during WWII, my dads cousin lies in the Rome nattuno american cemetary because our leaders let politicians make military decisions and went along with it. I love you 34th ID. Lots of respect to the soldiers lost, what a waste.
+James Holcombe Has you father or any of your father's cousin's family ever been to the Sicily-Rome cemetery? I have visited there last May and plan to return later this year.
My father has not. Not sure about cousins. I read Anzio could have been handled if they just pushed the original line to the east. If you do go back will you do a favor for me, I know I don't know you, but will you get a flower of some kind and put it on the grave of Sgt Kenneth Holcombe. 34Th div 168th. I would appreciate it. I owe you, thanks for sending me an email. I feel like Anzio is a part of my history even though I didn't serve or have been in the military. Thanks again G. With love.
+James Holcombe I am honored to do this for you & Sgt Holcombe. My "italian family" lives nearby the Cemetery. When I visited them, they took me to the Cemetery. It really changed my life, although I have no relatives buried there. (my father was in WWII but served in Japan, and came home) Anyhow, I am planning to go to Italy probably August or September. Do you know the marker location id? (if not, it's ok I can get it) Does your family have a picture of his grave marker? If not, I can get this for you if you'd like as well, even before I go. ~georgeann
+James Holcombe I am not there now, but am traveling to Italy probably late Summer. However, I have a connection at the Cemetery who can take the picture for me, and I can pass on to you. My visit there in May 2015 changed my life. The Cemetery wants to connect with families of those buried at the Cemetery for their archives. I have already connected with one soldier's son who sent personal effects to the Cemetery. It was closure for him for a father he never met. You should go to the www.abmc.gov website. There is a lot of information about all the overseas cemeteries. But if you go to the Sicily-Rome link, you can find Sgt. Holcombe's name with a bit of information, his grave marker id, as well as a ton of other cemetery information - videos/pictures, etc. There is an app you can check out, it is AMAZING. The link is at that website (or go to the app store on your phone if you can) If you can see the map of the cemetery, then you can see the map location of his grave marker. It really personalizes it. It is real, they are there. The cemetery is lovely, peaceful, beautifully cared for. I'll contact you next week with the picture. Have a good weekend!
I am 86 yo and remember my dad had a veteran friend visit our house soon after WW2. He talked about being there at Anzio and fighting in Italy. Being Mexican-American, he told how wonderful it was to be among welcoming Italians (Spanish and Italian are very similar and our cultures similar). We were all so proud of him!
There was another general in charge of the Anzio landings his name escapes me but definitely not Clark. General Lucas, they mention him above, he was relieved by Gen. Lucian Truscott. 👍
My memory serves me correctly the BRITISH cleared the way to Rome as their tanks (churchills) could destroy the german tanks . When they got into the suburbs of Rome they were ordered to stop advancing an that's when the Americans moved past them to take the surrender of Rome as the great heros. I worked with one of the English tank men and he was still bitter in the 1980's.
My birth father was there. Originally part of the 434th. AAA , after liberating Rome on June 4th, 1944, the 5th. Army pulled together several AAA units, and from then on, these guys became the 473rd Infantry. They fought throughout the mountains and were in Genoa on VE day. Met these guys in 2004, and attended every reunion after that. American heroes every one!
I live in Rome and I have a beach house in Anzio. Every time I pass near the American Cemetery and Memorial of Neptune, a few kilometers from home, I give them the military greeting. I give honor to thousands of Americans who have given us back freedom with their sacrifice. The Americans have succeeded in what the Italians have failed. Those thousands of gravestones of American soldiers remind us of the meaning of honor and freedom. Almost 70 years later, thanks again to all of them who gave their lives for us.
Fare enough comment but there were also tens of thousands of British Soldier's fighting at Anzio and its surrounding area's who also suffered thousands of casualties, why do people not remember the British efforts and casualties ???????
I took time to visit Anzio... as an American thank you for your recognition.
@ Neanderthal a lot of Englishmen have given their lives to free Italy, it is true, even in Anzio. I go to the Sirene's Lido beach, which during the landing was the Green Beach of Peter Beach, where the English commandos landed. A few kilometers away there is the Beachhead Commonwealth Cemetery, and surely our gratitude also goes to the English. In this cemetery there are all the English deceased in the whole Italian territory, while in the Nettuno's American cemetery there are only the deceased of Anzio landing.
roby Onekenoby British not English my Uncle who was a Company Quartermaster Serjeant in the 1st Bn Scots Guards fell at Anzio 10th Feb 1944 and is buried in the Anzio War Cemetary
@@neanderthaloutdoors9202 Thats the yanks for you , don't you know they won the war for everyone , they are just as bad as the turncoat Ities , no wonder the twat lives there ...
Just found you.
The landing at Sicily is one of the Battle Honours of The Royal Canadian Regiment. ❤
The brutality of the Italian campaign is often overlooked.
Thanks.
My Grandfather landed on the Anzio beach head. He was a Canadian member of The First Special Service Force (The Black Devil's). His commanding officer was Robert T Frederick. He was attached to General Mark Clarke's 5th American Army.
Fantastic upload here and really appreciate it, I've been studying the Sicilian and mainland Italian campaigns in more depth recently and this is the almost perfect accompaniment for me. 👍
James arness,the Marshall of dodge city Kansas,played on a movie called gunsmoke,took machine gun fire to both legs,that's why he limped some in the movie.
my father landed when the first wave went in, he said the people on the beach side were cheering and waving their arms, they all thought the Italians were welcoming them. when they landed they were informed they had just passed over mines in the water because it was high tide. sense of perspective still after all these years
My grandfather landed there he was 17 years old driving a Sherman tank with a dozer blade
My Dad was also at Anzio.I went back in 1994 with the Society of the Third Infantry Divisions “Return To Victory” WWII.50 th Anniversary Tour.With as many as200 Veterans at one time.It was a month long tour and a one of the most moving events of my life.The tour was a Month long, starting in North Africa and Ending at the Eagles Nest. With a stop at Daucau. Very moving, and very sad.
The Tour went from North Africa to the Eagles Nest, with a stop at Dachau. Very moving, very sad.
3id 466 armor/3/4 cav hhc.
ROGER WATERS DAD DIED HERE. #PINKFLOYD
My father was at Anzio and lived it over and over again until he died.
Jess Webb hi jess was your father american? I had a great great uncle who fought and died at anzio in 1944 he was british
Hi Jess, My Dad was also there, didn’t talk about it much. Just happy to have made it home alive
Jess Webb as did my uncle.
Roger Waters father was killed here, Pink Floyd. 👍
What outfit did he serve in?
Doesnt described the vicious ground combat enough.The 45 Division, theThunderbirds, which fought from Sucily, Italy, Anzio, S France right with Pattons ThirdArmy into Germany, played a crucial role in stopping breakthrough ofGermans but suffered heavy losses at Anzio.Old patch before 1942 was the Swastika, old native symbol.Many native Americans in 45 Div.
War in Italy was super tough on Allied armies.Brutal as well for.poor civiliians.Let.us never forget Italian Campaign.Tied up a lot of German troops needed elsewhere.
Don't forget the 3rd Infantry, the 1st Special Service Force, the 504th Parachute Infantry, the 509th Parachute Battalion, the Rangers, etc. ...
God Bless them All!
My father was in the Thunderbird Division. It was a National Guard unit. These units had made 3 amphibious landings before D Day a d would make their 4th in the south of France shortly after D Day at Normandy.
My dad was there the whole time and liberated rome
Roger Waters of Pink Floyds dad died here, Eric Fletcher Waters.
The Final Cut LP, A Requim for War. 🇬🇧☀️🙏🏻
Anzio was and infact probably the biggest FUBAR during WWII, my dads cousin lies in the Rome nattuno american cemetary because our leaders let politicians make military decisions and went along with it. I love you 34th ID. Lots of respect to the soldiers lost, what a waste.
+James Holcombe Has you father or any of your father's cousin's family ever been to the Sicily-Rome cemetery? I have visited there last May and plan to return later this year.
My father has not. Not sure about cousins. I read Anzio could have been handled if they just pushed the original line to the east. If you do go back will you do a favor for me, I know I don't know you, but will you get a flower of some kind and put it on the grave of Sgt Kenneth Holcombe. 34Th div 168th. I would appreciate it. I owe you, thanks for sending me an email. I feel like Anzio is a part of my history even though I didn't serve or have been in the military. Thanks again G. With love.
+James Holcombe I am honored to do this for you & Sgt Holcombe. My "italian family" lives nearby the Cemetery. When I visited them, they took me to the Cemetery. It really changed my life, although I have no relatives buried there. (my father was in WWII but served in Japan, and came home) Anyhow, I am planning to go to Italy probably August or September. Do you know the marker location id? (if not, it's ok I can get it) Does your family have a picture of his grave marker? If not, I can get this for you if you'd like as well, even before I go.
~georgeann
Yes please are you there now
+James Holcombe I am not there now, but am traveling to Italy probably late Summer. However, I have a connection at the Cemetery who can take the picture for me, and I can pass on to you. My visit there in May 2015 changed my life. The Cemetery wants to connect with families of those buried at the Cemetery for their archives. I have already connected with one soldier's son who sent personal effects to the Cemetery. It was closure for him for a father he never met. You should go to the www.abmc.gov website. There is a lot of information about all the overseas cemeteries. But if you go to the Sicily-Rome link, you can find Sgt. Holcombe's name with a bit of information, his grave marker id, as well as a ton of other cemetery information - videos/pictures, etc. There is an app you can check out, it is AMAZING. The link is at that website (or go to the app store on your phone if you can) If you can see the map of the cemetery, then you can see the map location of his grave marker. It really personalizes it. It is real, they are there. The cemetery is lovely, peaceful, beautifully cared for. I'll contact you next week with the picture. Have a good weekend!
Soft under belly was described by USA troops as "A Tough Old Gut " characteristic of the Italian Campaign .
My dad was there with the 91st ID 916th Arty
Respect
Over 700 Rangers captured?..if that was actually them at 10:38 it damn near looks like a division was captured.
At 19:43 a Johnson LMG being fired. Not an everyday sight.
Thanks, I was trying to figure out what weapon the soldier was firing.
A killer if you can keep it on target
Anzio should have never been allowed to happen bad idea from the beginning
There was countless terrible operations during that war, dieppe, Singapore, Tobruk and so on. 👍
Anzio cost the Allies 60000 casualties from Jan.1944 til May , 1944 .
Holy crap, I almost puked when I saw Clark's face. He should have bypassed Cassino. He wasted a lot of lives.
My uncle was captured at anzio!
I am 86 yo and remember my dad had a veteran friend visit our house soon after WW2. He talked about being there at Anzio and fighting in Italy. Being Mexican-American, he told how wonderful it was to be among welcoming Italians (Spanish and Italian are very similar and our cultures similar).
We were all so proud of him!
gen Mark Clark should have been fired and sent home. and there are so many incorrect notions in this vid I had to turn it off 5 mins in.
matk clark was a legend all you had to do was ask him.
There was another general in charge of the Anzio landings his name escapes me but definitely not Clark.
General Lucas, they mention him above, he was relieved by Gen. Lucian Truscott. 👍
@@miketaylor5212 Heh heh! Definitely a whiff of arrogance around his yes 👍
was this narrated by Bugs Bunny
Heh heh Heh! Don't you just love these historical vocals, check out our English efforts my friend ❤️ 🙏🏻😂🤣
Hell on earth
John Wayne 6:36
My memory serves me correctly the BRITISH cleared the way to Rome as their tanks (churchills) could destroy the german tanks . When they got into the suburbs of Rome they were ordered to stop advancing an that's when the Americans moved past them to take the surrender of Rome as the great heros. I worked with one of the English tank men and he was still bitter in the 1980's.