Italeri 6198 Armee 6198S-1:72 Montecassino'44 Gustav Line Battle Model Building Kit, Standing Model Building, Crafts, Hobby, Gluing, Plastic Kit, Detailed Multi-Coloured

During the Italian campaign from January to May 1944, the Allied forces under the command of General Mark Clark encountered the German 10th army under General Heinrich von Vietinghoff, which had entrenched along the Gustav line. The cornerstone of the Gustav Line was the small town of Cassino, which controlled the valley of the river Liri. Cassino himself was ruled by the historic Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino, which represented an important strategic observation and defense position for the German troops. The determined resistance of the German troops, who held their positions for almost four months, was favored by the difficult weather conditions that hindered the advance of the Allies. In bitter battles, attempts were made to drive the Germans out of their stubbornly held line of defense. Only in mid-May, the German positions could be broken, so that the Allies could advance to Rome in June 1944 and liberate the city. Safety Warning Not suitable for children under 14 years.