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Description: As the situation in Italy was reaching a boiling point in 1943 with the fall of the Fascist government, massive German reinforcements arrived at the peninsula. The Allies recognized that if they exerted pressure on Germany's grasp on Italy, the Wehrmacht would be forced to divert troops from the east to the west, weakening their front against Soviet advances. Thus, a colossal attack to liberate Italy was launched. The battle north of Sicily towards Rome was a slow and brutal affair for the Allies, but it all came crashing down in the mountainous region north of Naples, as the Germans fiercely tried to hold their Winter Line and fortified their positions on Mount Sammucro and Mount Lungo. However, if the Allies hoped to advance towards Rome, they would have to cross the small valley between the mountains and capture the vigorously defended town of San Pietro Infine. As the American 36th Division endured the grueling winter gusts while preparing for their incursion through what was known as the Valley of Death, they could have never imagined what destiny had in store for them… - As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Docs sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect. I do my best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Docs is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas. -