95K views · 3.7K reactions | Today marks the 81st anniversary of the capture of Monte Cassino by the 2nd Polish Corps, led by General Władysław Anders. The Polish victory opened the road to Rome for the Allies. 923 Polish soldiers died fighting in this heroic battle, which became a symbol of courage and Poland’s struggle for freedom. | British Poles | Facebook

The Abbey of Monte Cassino was bombed by Allied forces in Italy on February 15, 1944. The bombing was part of the Battle of Monte Cassino, a series of four assaults by the Allies against the Winter Line in Italy held by Axis forces. The Allies believed the abbey was being used by German troops as a strategic stronghold, though it was later determined that the Germans were not occupying the abbey at the time of the bombing. After the bombing, German paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger) occupied the rui

309K views · 3.2K reactions | Na wrocławskim Sępolnie znajduje się klimatyczny zaułek ulicy Monte Cassino z kolistym zakończeniem, który otoczony jest domami z lat 30. | Wrocław - Inwestycje budowlane | Facebook