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November 13, 2025 39 mins
In this episode, we dive into the brutal Battle of Monte Cassino, the crucial fight for Italy that tested the Allies’ determination against tough German defences. We discuss the causes that led to the breach of an important agreement, and to one of the most controversial bombings of the war. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surfshark.com/forbiddenhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code FORBIDDENHISTORY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Go to ⁠nakedwines.co.uk/forbidden⁠ to get a £30 voucher and 6 top-rated wines for just £39.99, with delivery included. Cast List: Rob Deere: Military Historian Adele Garzarella: Geologist Stephen Prince: Military Historian Maurizio Zambardi: Author and Historian Peter Caddick-Adams: Author and Historian Geoffrey Wawro: Military Historian Don Luigi Di Bussolo: Secretary to the Abbot, Abbey of Montecassino Katherine Sharp Landedeck: Author and Historian Robert M. Citino: Senior Historian, The National WW2 Museum James Corum: Military Historian Enrico Canini: Historian Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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