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US 34th Division started their attack on Monte Cassino
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Major Allied assault on Monte Cassino commenced.
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It became clear that the attack on Monte Cassino had failed and the ‘first battle’ ended. Rain ensured that movement around Monte Cassino was limited with whole areas in the region flooded. Even the weight of a jeep could not be taken. Between the end of January and mid-March, the Germans took the opportunity to reorganise the defences at Monte Cassino.
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Allied bombers dropped over 1,250 tons of bombs on Cassino. 142 B-17 Flying Fortresses dropped 350 tons of bombs on the monastery on the peak of Monte Cassino. Once this bombing raid had ended, an artillery bombardment started. An attack by the New Zealand 2nd Corps was met with heavy resistance and was halted. The 4th Indian Division captured peak 165 to the northeast of Monte Cassino.
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No advances were made on the previous day’s success.
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An all-out Allied attack on the monastery started – but not a direct assault. A new plan called on Allied forces to outflank the monastery.
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A German counter-attack failed.
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The French Expeditionary Corps launch a successful attack against German positions.
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Allied assaults were halted due to high casualty rates and lack of territorial gains.
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The French opened up a direct route to Rome to the north of Monte Cassino. Other Allied forces gathered to commence a major attack on Monte Cassino.
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German forces at Monte Cassino were ordered to retreat. French forces were 25 miles to the north of Cassino
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The British 13th Corps continued its assault on Monte Cassino.
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Troops from the Polish 12th Podolski Regiment entered the ruins of the monastery at the top of Monte Cassino.
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The US 2nd Corps linked up with the beachhead at Anzio.
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The first major Allied offensive to take Cassino is issued.
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The US IC Corps and the French Expeditionary Corps arrive at Rapido River.
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The French Expeditionary Corps assaults Cassino's outer defenses, achieving humble benefits.
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New Zealanders took most of Cassino town. The monks at the monastery were persuaded by the Germans to leave for Rome.