WWII Anzio Beachhead Tour – Operation Shingle & Beyond

Anzio Beachhead American WWII Battlefield Experience
 

The Battle of Anzio, part of the Allied campaign to liberate Italy, began on January 22, 1944, under the codename Operation Shingle. The amphibious landings at Anzio were intended to bypass the German Gustav Line and force a breakthrough to Rome. What followed was a four-month battle characterized by fierce resistance, stalemates, and trench warfare.

 

Many associate the Battle of Anzio only with the beaches, but the real battlefield extended inland through towns, hills, and farmland. This comprehensive tour offers a full understanding of the campaign by tracing both the coastal and inland fighting routes, including the stories of Medal of Honor recipients Sylvester Antolak and Audie Murphy.

 

Sicily–Rome American Cemetery

 

Our journey begins at the solemn Sicily–Rome American Cemetery near Nettuno, where 7,861 American soldiers are buried. The cemetery honors those who died from the landings in Sicily (July 1943) through the liberation of Rome (June 1944).

 

Itinerary – From the Beaches to the Alban Hills

   
  • Port of Anzio & Landing Beaches – See where the Allied divisions came ashore on January 22, 1944.
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  • Borgo Montello HQ – Explore the headquarters of Generals Lucien Truscott and John W. O'Daniel, and the 3rd Infantry Division command post.
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  • Isola Bella – Follow the route of Darby’s Rangers toward Cisterna.
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  • Alban Hills Advance – Trace the American movement through Lanuvio, Cori, and Velletri, examining German defensive positions.
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  • Cisterna Battle Site – Study the failed Ranger assault and brutal German counterattacks.
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  • Piana delle Orme Museum – Experience life-size dioramas and original WWII artifacts detailing the Italian Campaign.
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    American Divisions at Anzio

     

    Several divisions played key roles in the Anzio Campaign:

       
  • 1st Infantry Division (Big Red One)
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  • 3rd Infantry Division
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  • 36th Infantry Division (Texas Division)
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  • 45th Infantry Division (Thunderbirds)
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  • 34th Infantry Division (Red Bulls)
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  • 1st Armored Division (Old Ironsides)
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  • 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment – 82nd Airborne Division
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  • 6615th Ranger Force (Darby’s Rangers)
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    This segment of the tour highlights the battles, strategies, and heroism of these units during the campaign.

     

    Optional Customization

     

    Personalized tours can include detailed research into specific units, commanders, or operations. Contact us for pricing and itinerary customization.


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    Headquarter of VI Corps in Nettuno
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