The Battle for Rome

New York, New York, Usa: Bonanza Books, 1969. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. In Very Good Condition. Scar On Front Cover, Otherwise The Dust Jacket Would Be Mint, May Have Other Minor Wear/Tear To Dust Jacket.. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. ~ Vintage 1969 The battle for Rome was one of the most outstanding strategic and tactical successes of the Second World War. The problems of Allied coordination were as difficult as the mountainous terrain of southern Italy. In addition to the inherent differences between the British and American points of view, expressed vividly by the controversial commander of the American Fifth Army, Mark Clark, there were the other contingents to consider: the Canadians, New Zealanders, Indians and the French Expeditionary Force under the intensely patriotic General Juin. It was only thanks to the generalship of Alexander and the genius of his Chief of Staff, General Harding, that these forces were deployed to the best advantage. In particular full use was made of the Allied command of the air. Otherwise the brilliant resistance of the German armies under Kesselring would surely have brought the Allied advance to a standstill.