When the Allies invaded mainland Italy in 1943 they intended only a clearing-up operation to knock Italy out of the war, but Hitler ordered the German armies to defend every foot of the country. The OTug of War' was the mysterious force which caused a war to race out of control, and attract vast numbers of men, tanks, guns and aircraft. The book analyses the main battles of Salerno, Cassino, Anzio and the march on Rome.
- ISBN10 1844150984
- ISBN13 9781844150984
- Publish Date 30 May 2004 (first published 1 January 1986)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 1 July 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Imprint Leo Cooper Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 452
- Language English