This Memorial Honors American and Allied Forces
Who fought on Anzio Beachead Italy
January 22 - May 25, 1944
On January 22, 1944, American and Allies landed amphibious forces
on the Anzio Beachhead 20 miles south of Rome intending to
encircle the enemy, cut off its supplies and reduce its defenses,
effectively allowing the Allied drive northward from Cassino to
Rome.
For 124 days on the 15 by 6 mile flat beachhead our troops were
afforded no tactical cover from continuous artillery fire from
the outnumbering enemy forces positioned in the Apennine
highgrounds above them. More than 57,000 Allied troops were
killed, wounded or captured during this bloody battle and enemy
casualties were approximately 30,000.
On May 25, 1944, although still surrounded and outnumbered, and
exhausted from their four month-long fight, our valiant forces
boldly advanced, breaking out of the beachhead, and rolled up
the Gustav Line. They liberated Rome on June 4, 1944.
May their sacrifices and acts of bravery be remembered always.
Dedicated 2005
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"