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	Monte Cassino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Monte Cassino is a rocky hill about eighty miles (130 km) south of Rome, Italy, a mile to the west of the town of Cassino (the Roman Casinum having been on the hill) and 520 m (1700 ft) altitude.
		A flourishing period of Monte Cassino followed its re-establishment in 718, when among the monks were Carloman, son of Charles Martel; Ratchis, predecessor of the great Lombard Duke and King Astolf; and Paul the Deacon, the historian of the Lombards.
		In 1321, Pope John XXII made the church of Monte Cassino a cathedral, and the carefully preserved independence of the monastery from episcopal interference was at an end.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Monte_Cassino,_Italy (786 words)

	Remembering Sikh Soldiers in Italy
		Progress through southern Italy was rapid despite stiff resistance, but by the end of October, the Allies were facing the German winter defensive position known as the Gustav Line, which stretched from the river Garigliano in the west to the Sangro in the east.
		Caserta was for long the headquarters of the Allied armies in Italy, and is not far from the scenes of bitter fighting in October 1943 on the Volturno River.
		The plans for the invasion of Italy were necessarily dependent upon the extent of the resources available to the Allies by the end of the Sicilian campaign, and upon the material and moral condition of the Axis forces by the same time.
	www.sikhspectrum.com /052005/italy_sikh_memorial.htm (6584 words)

	MONTE CASSINO
		Cassino, Italy in foreground with Castle Cassino on small hill and the Monte Cassino Monastery on the large hill behind.
		The town of Cassino was flattened by the bombing and artillery bombardment.
		Cassino was finally taken in Operation DIADEM, the Allied spring 1944 offensive in Italy, beginning on 11 May under the overall command of General Sir Harold Alexander.
	www.olive-drab.com /od_history_ww2_ops_battles_1944cassino.php (1242 words)

	OSB. General Information. Monte Cassino, Italy. (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		King Totila's visit to Monte Cassino, in 543, is the only certain date we have in the saint's life.
		From his fifth to thirteenth years of age the young Thomas Aquinas prepared at Monte Cassino for the liberal arts curriculum he began in 1236 at the university in Naples.
		"Meditation on the 50th anniversary of the victory of Monte Cassino".
	www.osb.org.cob-web.org:8888 /gen/monte.html (340 words)

	MONTE CASSINO - war cemetery in Italy
		Cassino is about 140 km south east of Rome and a short drive off the Autostrada.
		On the high hill overlooking the town of Cassino and the Commonwealth War Cemetery is the Abbey of Monte Cassino.
		The Cassino War Cemetery is the largest WWII Cemetery in Italy.
	www.stormloader.com /mrsg/italy/mcassino.html (404 words)

	cassino - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Cassino (town, Italy), town, central Italy, in Lazio (Latium) Region, on the Rapido River.
		Cassino, Monte, Benedictine monastery, situated on the hill of the same name overlooking the town of Cassino, Italy, northwest of Naples.
		Italy continued to be one of the major theaters of warfare throughout 1944.
	encarta.msn.com /cassino.html (121 words)

	Cassino, Italy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Coordinates: 41°30′N 13°50′E Cassino is a comune in the province of Frosinone, Italy, at the southern end of the region of Lazio.
		Cassino is located at the base of Monte Cairo at the confluence of the Liri and Rapido rivers.
		Cassino's origins lie in in the Volsci settlement of Casinum, at the base of the nearby Monte Cairo.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cassino,_Italy (263 words)

	Cassino Memorial - Veterans Affairs Canada
		The Memorial itself, situated within Cassino War Cemetery, consists of pillars of green marble which rise approximately five metres on either side of an ornamental pool and a formal garden.
		The name Cassino will long be associated with some of the fiercest fighting engaged in by Allied armies in all those 22 months.
		During the battles that were waged here in the early part of 1944, Cassino, about half-way between Rome and Naples, at the lower end of the Liri Valley was completely destroyed, as was the Abbey of Monte Cassino, on its dominating hill above the town.
	www.vac-acc.gc.ca /general/sub.cfm?source=memorials/ww2mem/cassino (509 words)

	AllRefer.com - Cassino, town, Italy, Italy (Italian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		32,787), in Latium, central Italy, in the Apennines, on the Rapido River.
		During World War II (late 1943) the town and the nearby Benedictine abbey of Monte Cassino were strongly defended by Germans blocking the Allied advance on Rome.
		Cassino was reduced to rubble but was largely rebuilt.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/Cassino.html (257 words)

	The ruins of the Abbey at Monte Cassino, 1944
		The ruins of the Abbey at Monte Cassino, 1944
		The Abbey at Monte Cassino (the Abbazia di Montecassino), bombed into rubble by the Allied forces, only to make ideal cover for the German troops who rapidly re-entered the Abbey after the bombing.
		A doctor, an American immigrant born in Cassino, made unauthorized trips across the Rapido River several times at night.
	digitallibrary.smu.edu /cul/gir/ww2/mcsc/italy/pages/mcs031it.htm (283 words)

	cassino.htm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Monte Cassino was surrounded by other peaks and hills, directly behind the town stood Castle Hill, crowned by a crumbling fort known to the Allies as point 192.
		Cassino town was first bombed on the 10th September when targets all along the Garigliano river were hit.
		The Germans had encompassed Monte Cassino into their defence line so the allies, although reluctant to do so, agreed that in the near future it would probably have to be bombed.
	www.eagle19.freeserve.co.uk /cassino.htm (4883 words)

	Battle of Monte Cassino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Running across the Allied line of advance was the fast flowing River Rapido which rose in the central Apennine mountains, flowed through Cassino and across the entrance to the Liri valley (where the Liri joined the Rapido) after which its name changed to the River Gari (or Garigliano) and it continued to the sea.
		General Juin was convinced that Cassino could be bypassed and the German defenses unhinged by this northerly route but his request for reserves to maintain the momentum of his advance was refused and the one available reserve regiment (from 36th Division) was sent to reinforce 34th Division.
		General Władysław Anders, which had relieved 78th Division in the mountains behind Cassino on April 24, would attempt the task which had defeated the Indians in February, isolate the monastery and push round behind it into the Liri valley to link with XIII Corps' thrust and pinch out the Cassino position.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Monte_Cassino (6569 words)

	Amazon.com: Monte Cassino: The Hardest-Fought Battle of World War II: Books: Matthew Parker (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The abbey of Monte Cassino sits on the peak of a steep slope overlooking the Liri Valley, which is the most direct approach to Rome from the south.
		Monte Cassino is one of those rare stories of war that reaches into your heart and mind, and somehow is able to stir both beyond the actual weight of the words printed between the covers.
		Thus the struggle for Monte Cassino is not described as a single long assault but instead as a series of attacks, counterattacks and pauses to refit and rest.
	www.amazon.com /Monte-Cassino-Hardest-Fought-Battle-World/dp/0385509855 (2949 words)

	eTrav Pathways - Abbey of Monte Cassino (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Abbey of Monte Cassino was founded by St. Benedict in 529 AD, after a member of the clergy in Subiaco tried to kill the holy man. St. Benedict had become rather famous despite the fact that he lived in a cave and rarely received visitors.
		Atop the hill overlooking the town were the ruins of a temple dedicated to the Greek god Apollo, and it was here that St. Benedict knew he had to establish his order, the Benedictine Monks.
		The liberation of the Abbey of Monte Cassino was significant to the war because it was the first battle that brought together the members of the various Allied forces.
	www.etrav.com /pathways/html/montecassino.asp (435 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Europe \| Veterans remember Monte Cassino
		By the time the battle began in February 1944, Italy's fascist leader Benito Mussolini had been ousted and Italy had switched sides but the Germans were doggedly resisting attempts by the Allies to drive them out.
		It may be the last major battle anniversary to be attended by survivors, many of whom are now in their 80s or 90s.
		Cassino was one of the toughest battles in Western Europe
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/3722611.stm (744 words)

	Sightseeing Italy Caserta Cassino / hotels Caserta Cassino
		The enchanting palace overlooking the huge square is one of the most sumptuous buildings of its kind in Italy.
		The extraordinary gardens are 3 km long and their crowing glory is the great cascade, a 75 metres high waterfall which can be clearly seen from the palace.
		After the splendor of the Royal Palace, we make our way to Monte Cassino to the famous Abbey, which was founded in 529 by St. Benedict of Norcia.
	www.tourome.com /caserta_cassino.htm (171 words)

	Inventory of World War II Map of Italy : Sheet 160 Cassino and Sheet 161 Isernia: ca. 1943
		The taking of the monastery of Monte Cassino, which punctuated the line of German fortifications called the Gustav Line, was finally accomplished after bitter fighting by American, French, Canadian, British, and perhaps, most memorably, Polish forces, who are credited with finally taking the rubbled monastery itself at very great cost.
		Although the owner of the map is not identified, the inscriptions of observations of various military actions, labeled by time and oriented to the military grid on the map, primarily of the Isernia area, attest to heavy fighting southwest of the town of S. Pietro Infine, much apparently centered on the town of Mignano.
		Two colored topographic maps, one of Cassino, Italy, the other of Isernia, Italy, in Transverse Mercator Projection with military grid lines, joined into one sheet, measuring 50 x 72 cm., showing cities, towns, rivers, streams, roads (major roads in red stamped with numbers), railroads, with relief shown by countour lines and spot heights.
	www.lib.utexas.edu /taro/tamucush/00114/tamu-00114.html (1022 words)

	Italy, Cassino Remembered, May 15th - 20th 1999
		I replied, "Cassino" to join a company who were in the process of making a full length documentary of the battles of Cassino which would incorporate interviewing personnel of many nationalities who participated, and I'd been given the opportunity of joining them.
		In the evening with all aboard, Rebecca drove us away from Cassino then up a very winding mountain road finally reaching the village of Valvori where we stopped outside a restaurant names "La Bellavista, via Michele"; apparently this is only a shout distance from another will known Bn.
		It was also an experience to meet and shake hands with so many nationalities, some who were our enemy's all those years ago, and to know of their hardships and setbacks like those who were on the Allied side.
	www.mindspring.com /~gif212/BHDIARY.htm (3323 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Have Your Say \| Monte Cassino anniversary: Your memories
		The battle for Monte Cassino, which had begun in January, went on to be one of the hardest-fought of World War II, eventually leaving a quarter of a million people dead or wounded.
		He was in the forefront of the Monte Cassino debacle, and said it was pure hell and a totally unnecessary waste of young lives.
		The one memory of this front that stayed with him was that to him the worst job in the world was to direct traffic as the traffic wardens were picked off on a daily basis.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/click/rss/0.91/public/-/1/hi/talking_point/3486985.stm (2327 words)

	Cassino in Italy by PremierCarJet.com
		When you collect the car hire at Cassino, you'll be asked to leave a credit card deposit to the value of the car hire excess : (Depending on the type of car you select) between EUR 1200.00 and EUR 1650.00.
		More importantly, your holiday car hire at Cassino may be seriously affected while you wait for a new key to be prepared for your car hire vehicle.
		On arrival at Cassino, please proceed to the city centre office at the address we indicate on your car hire voucher.
	www.premiercarjet.com /italy/cassino.php (3252 words)

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		On January 8, 1862, in Capua, Italy, Carlo Cassino was born.
		His father, Aldo Cassino, was the owner of the family restaurant, the Cassino Pizzeria.
		Carlo Cassino continued to work on the railroad and eventually became a manager.
	project1.caryacademy.org /italy5 (255 words)

	IMPOSSIBLE BECOME POSSIBLE
		Travelling to Cassino: I flew from Heathrow (London) to Rome, to await the arrival of the Americans, in order that I could join them for the road journey to Cassino.
		Overlooking the cemetery is Monte Cassino and the Monastery.
		Tier upon tier rose in almost a complete circle, with stone walls enclosing every four or five tiers, at the very top was a large plateau with a number of low memorials and at the far end, a massive steel cross, it appeared to be constructed of steel girders.
	www.mindspring.com /~gif212/jwdiary.htm (3463 words)

	The Battle of Monte Cassino
		On Wednesday, German forces withdrew from Cassino without a fight, which had long been fought over, and which even at the end the enemy was unable to take by military force.
		The public does not know where the real main defensive line in Italy is, the line that defends areas important for the whole war effort, but it is clear that this line does not run through Gaeta and Cassino.
		The enemy’s troops would be unhappy to find German troops in Cassino, but the enemy’s military leadership would be pleased to hear that news.
	www.calvin.edu /academic/cas/gpa/cassino.htm (1192 words)

	holiday apartment Cassino Lazio Italy
		Holiday apartment in Cassino Lazio Italy: The village of Atina is located in the heart of the Comino Valley, 45 minutes from beautiful mountain resorts which cater for ski enthusiasts during the winter months.
		The region is recognised within Italy as having outstanding local cuisine.
		Closeby is the historic abbey of Monte Cassino, famous for the battle during world war 2.
	www.villarama.com /3702.html (459 words)

	Cassino Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		The Abbey is large and there would have been a large number of monks in full time residence, the hills surrounding the Abbey still retain the terraces which extend for hundreds of metres down the hill, it would have been hard times being a monk during the middle ages.
		The Abbey of Monte Cassino was founded by St. Benedict around 529 A.D. It was damaged many times, the last time during the II world war in 1944 when it was the place of the battle.
		There are over 1000 graves, in the center of the cemetery there is a grave of general Wladyslaw Anders who died in 1970 and asked to be placed together with his soldiers.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Italy/Lazio/Cassino-153433/Things_To_Do-Cassino-BR-1.html (620 words)

	Monte Cassino, Italy. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		of the Benedictine Order, founded by Saint Benedict in 529[?] A.D. sits on a hill overlooking the town of Monte Cassino upon the boundaries of Samnium and Campania, on the river Liris.
		It was designated an Italian National Monument in 1866 with the monks acting as guardians.
		Monte Cassino WWW site (numerous graphics; October 1996-).
	oratory.tripod.com /tour/cassino.html (169 words)

	Cassino Bed & Breakfasts \| Cassino Guesthouses, Italy
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		Cassino Budget Accommodation > [ Bed and Breakfasts ]
		The La Costa Bed & Breakfast, housed in a charming recently-renovated property surrounded by greenery, is situated only 900 metres from the centre of Cassino, a historical town which lies in the Lazio countryside between Rome and Naples.
	www.travellerspoint.com /guesthouses-en-ci-3472.html (78 words)

	Cassino Florists. Flowers Delivery by Local Cassino Florists, Italy.
		Florists in a local Cassino flower shop will professionally prepare your order for flower arrangements, bouquets, posies, red roses, wreaths or floral tributes and arrange careful delivery in Cassino, Italy.
		By using local Cassino flower shops, Petals can arrange for fast delivery and the flowers will arrive fresh and beautiful throughout the Cassino florists delivery area.
		The Petals flower delivery service is committed to giving high quality professional service and is connected to approximately 40,000 international flower shops, but at the moment the Cassino florists are waiting to give quality customer service and deliver your order in Cassino, Italy.
	www.worldwidepetals.com /cassino.htm (183 words)

	Roll of Honour - Overseas - Monte Cassino Cemetery, Italy
		Roll of Honour - Overseas - Monte Cassino Cemetery, Italy
		Take the autostrada A2 from Rome to Naples and leave it at the Cassino exit.
		Allied objectives were to draw German troops from the Russian front and more particularly from France, where an offensive was planned for the following year.
	www.roll-of-honour.com /Overseas/montecassino.html (394 words)

	Car Hire in Cassino Italy from carhire.co.uk (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		When looking for a car in Cassino it can be difficult to find what you want, that's why here at Carhire.co.uk we give you a huge choice of hire vehicles to choose from, which can all be pre-booked leaving you time to enjoy your holiday in Cassino.
		Cassino is today a modern city of 30,000 people located halfway between Rome and Naples.
		Make sure you are able to visit all the sites and the towns in Cassino and you can do this with simple pre-bookable car hire from car hire.co.uk.
	www.carhire.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /car-hire/cassino.html (404 words)

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