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

3.9K views · 95 reactions | The tragic destruction of Monte Cassino Abbey as filmed 80 years ago today. The holy site, dating to 529 AD, was bombed during the Allies' advance towards Rome. Its faithful reconstruction was a powerful symbol of post-war recovery. Full clip here: https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/82352/ | British Pathé | Facebook