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We have probably been there before, but let us see if we can have a different perspective?

If the objective of Anzio was to draw German forces away from Cassino front, it did not achieve its objective.

Could Anzio have been cancelled shortly before it went in? as in 20 January?

When was it clear that Anzio was going to be a liability?

On the other hand, what was the alternative to Anzio?
1) Nothing - Just pushing at Cassino?
2) Adriatic landing - where?
3) North of Rome - Where?

What could Mackensen's divisions have been doing instead if there were no Anzio?

If Brooke had been a bit more interested in Anzio, something might have come off it, but it also seems he was 'busy' with other things.

So, If Anzio is not on the cards in its current form, what else could have been happening?

Ivan
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