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[[Image:Montecassino2_map.gif |right|350px|thumb|Battle of Monte Cassino]]
[[Image:Montecassino2_map.gif |right|350px|thumb|Battle of Monte Cassino]]
The Battle of Monte Cassino consisted of four separate battles fought over the course of five months. Forces from the [[United Kingdom]], [[United States]], [[Poland]], [[New Zealand]], [[Canada]], [[Free France]], [[India]], and others were involved among the Allies.
The Battle of Monte Cassino consisted of four separate battles fought over the course of five months. Forces from the [[United Kingdom]], [[United States]], [[Poland]], [[New Zealand]], [[Canada]], [[Free France]], [[India]], and others were involved among the [[Allies]].
The key significance of these battles was it led to the eventual linkup between the Anzio pocket in the south and Allied troops trapped farther north. The linkup of forces led to the eventual capture of Rome, the first Axis capital to fall in the war.
The key significance of these battles was it led to the eventual linkup between the Anzio pocket in the south and Allied troops trapped farther north. The linkup of forces led to the eventual capture of Rome, the first Axis capital to fall in the war.