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The Savage Storm

by James Holland

First published 2023

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After the invasion of Sicily, Allied forces cross to mainland Italy in September 1943 expecting the country’s surrender to accelerate the campaign. Instead, German forces occupy key positions and fight a controlled withdrawal through terrain ideally suited to defence, while Italian civilians face invasion, occupation and political collapse.

Holland follows the landings at Salerno and the advance towards the Winter Line through soldiers, aircrew, commanders and civilians. Rain, mountains, destroyed roads and coalition disagreements slow every operation. The campaign becomes a test of logistics and endurance, demonstrating why Italy could not provide the quick route into Germany its advocates had promised.

Historical Periods

Italian Campaign of World War II1943–1945 Allied Invasion of Sicily1943

Genres

Court & Political Fiction

Historical people

Adolf Hitler1889–1945 Winston Churchill1874–1965 Benito Mussolini1883–1945 Bernard Montgomery1887–1976

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