[[Image:P vista3.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Monte Cassino in 1944.]]
On February 15, 1944, during the final stage of [[World War II]] Monte Cassino was in the firing line between two armies. In three hours was reduced to a heap of debris and cinders.
On February 15, 1944, during the final stage of [[World War II]] Monte Cassino was in the firing line between two armies. In three hours was reduced to a heap of debris and cinders.
The Abbey was rebuilt in the following decade according to the ancient architectural pattern.
The Abbey was rebuilt in the following decade according to the ancient architectural pattern.