Events with tag - German Defense

May 11, 1944

Breaking the Gustav Line

Operation Diadem successfully breached the formidable Gustav Line, a major German defensive system stretching across Italy. This decisive victory led to the capture of Rome and marked a turning point in the Italian Campaign of World War II.

July 25, 1944

Operation Cobra

Operation Cobra was a decisive World War II offensive launched by Allied forces on July 25, 1944, to break through German defenses in Normandy. Led by General Omar Bradley, this massive operation combined aerial bombardment with ground forces to create a breakthrough near Saint-Lô.