Operation Shingle (Anzio)

The British Army in Italy 1944 Universal carriers and a Sherman tank comes ashore from a landing craft at Anzio in Operation Shingle — on 22 January 1944.

US Army troops landing at Anzio in Operation Shingle — on 22 January 1944.

The British Army in Italy 1944 A Sherman tank comes ashore from a landing craft at Anzio in Operation Shingle — on 22 January 1944.

Sketchmap of Allied plan of attack in Italy (Operation Diadem), May 1944

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct a rehearsal prior to the 80th Anniversary of Operation Shingle at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Anzio, Italy, Jan. 24, 2024. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jose Lora)

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, perform the firing detail at the 80th Anniversary of Operation Shingle at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Anzio, Italy, Jan. 24, 2024. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jose Lora)

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade march during the 80th Anniversary of Operation Shingle at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Anzio, Italy, Jan. 24, 2024. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jose Lora)

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade present arms during the 80th Anniversary of Operation Shingle at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Anzio, Italy, Jan. 24, 2024. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jose Lora)

Private Phillip Johnson of the 2/6th Queen's Regiment inspects British graves at Anzio, Italy, 1 March 1944. Private Phillip Johnson of the 2/6th Queen's Regiment inspects British graves at Anzio, 1 March 1944.

1st Armored Division tanks land on the Anzio beachhead. 1944.

Personnel of the First Special Service Force being briefed before setting out on a patrol, Anzio beachhead, Italy.

Unidentified staff sergeant of the First Special Service Force, wearing the distinctive USA-CANADA spearhead shoulder title, Anzio beachhead, Italy.

Photo: Soldiers of the 3d Ranger Battalion board LCIs that will take them to Anzio. Two weeks later, nearly all would be killed or captured at Cisterna (U.S. Army Photograph)

Two wrecked U.S. M4 Sherman tanks seen by a navy photographer near Cisterna, Italy, inland from Anzio. Note that turret of nearer tank has been blown off. Also note wrecked buildings.

Tanks of an Armored regiment are debarking from an LST [US 77] in Anzio harbor [Italy] and added strength to the U.S. Fifth Army [VI Corps] forces on the beachead (WWII Signal Corps Photograph Collection).

A 17-pdr anti-tank gun in action in the Anzio bridgehead, Italy, 13 March 1944. A 17-pdr anti-tank gun in action in the Anzio bridgehead, 13 March 1944.

A 4.2-inch mortar of 1st Infantry Brigade's support group, firing in support of the 5th Northamptonshire Regiment in the Anzio bridgehead, Italy, 18 May 1944. 4.2-inch mortar of 1st Infantry Brigade's support group, firing in support of the 5th Northamptonshire Regiment in the Anzio bridgehead, 18 May 1944.

A camouflaged 5.5-inch gun of 'D' Troop, 111 Battery, 80th Medium Regiment (Scottish Horse) in action at Anzio, Italy, March 1944. A camouflaged 5.5-inch gun of 'D' Troop, 111 Battery, 80th Medium Regiment (Scottish Horse) in action at Anzio, 8-9 March 1944.

Pvt. William R. Loop (left) of Binghamton, N.Y., bids farewell to his father, Cpl. Roderick R. Loop, also of Binghamton, who is leaving Italy for a tour of duty in the United States. Both father and son enlisted together in the Army, and have been in the same tank battalion which has figured prominently in recent attacks. 6 March, 1944.

A malaria warning sign on the Anzio front in Italy, advising troops to cover up in the evening to avoid mosquito bites, 10 May 1944. A malaria warning sign at Anzio, advising troops to cover up in the evening to avoid mosquito bites, 10 May 1944.

A Sherman tank of 23rd Armoured Brigade coming ashore from a landing craft at Anzio, Italy, 22 January 1944. A Sherman tank of 23rd Armoured Brigade coming ashore from a landing craft at Anzio, 22 January 1944.

A Universal Carrier crew of the 2nd Sherwood Foresters fire a 2-inch mortar from their vehicle in the Anzio bridgehead, Italy, April 1944. Carrier crew of the 2nd Sherwood Foresters reconstruct an action in the Anzio bridgehead, 2 - 3 April 1944. They are firing a 2-inch mortar from the vehicle.

A Vickers machine gun of 2/7th Middlesex Regiment in the Anzio bridgehead, Italy, 8 March 1944. A Vickers machine gun of 2/7th Middlesex Regiment in the Anzio bridgehead, 8 March 1944.

Allied troops stand at the position of attention as they wait for the command to present the wreaths to the fallen Soldiers during the 80th Anniversary of Operation Shingle at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Anzio, Italy, Jan. 24, 2024. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jose Lora)

American soldier with three dud shells that landed on Anzio beachhead, 12 April, 1944.