Having subdued the Germans in Sicily in 1943 the allies succeeded in advancing further into the
Italian mainland. Vast parts of Italy had already been destroyed. The population suffered from
hunger and thirst. In the course of the 'Battles of Supplies' the reconquest of the seaport
Anzio was of great strategical importance. In addition the allies planned to attack German
ports starting from their bases in France and Great Britain (sea routes). - The allies
overpower the German troops in Sicily. - Advance of the allies in Italy defence of the coasts
against the Germans. The italian people suffer from hunger and thirts as vast parts of the
country are already destroyed. - The allies attack the Germans in the seaport of Anzio. In
addition they use the sea routes to attack German ports starting from their bases in France
and England.
