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The Rock Of Anzio: From Sicily To Dachau, A History Of The U.S. 45th Infantry Division Paperback – March 29, 2005

by Flint Whitlock (Author)

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Anzio was one of the greatest battles of World War II-a desperate gamble to land a large amphibious force behind German lines in Italy in the hope that the war could be shortened by capturing Rome. It also turned out to be one of the bloodiest battles in U.S. military history. Based on extensive research into archives, photos, letters, diaries, previously classified official records, and scores of personal interviews with surviving veterans of the 45th, The Rock of Anzio is written with an immediacy that puts the reader right onto the battlefield and shows us war through the eyes of ordinary men called upon to perform extraordinary deeds.

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Paperback: 496 pages
Publisher: Basic Books (March 30, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0813343011
ISBN-13: 978-0813343013
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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This book is a proper cenotaph to men of the 45th Division

By A Customer on May 16, 1999

Format: Hardcover

I served through the eight campaigns the Forty-Fifth "The 45th Division "Thunderbird" Infantry Division is credited with an I heartily agree with statement by Colonel Anse H. "Eddie" Speairs (Ret) formerly of C Company, 157th Infantry Regiment that, "No Marine has more love for the corps than we have for the 45th." I was one of the many Thunderbird veterans interviewed by Flint Whitlock by phone and letter and am thankful he was there to record our history. Tom Clancy wrote in one of his books, "If it isn't written down it didn't happen." I'm forever thankful Flint Whitlock "made it happen." the 45th Division was populated by many American Indians from more then twenty tribes. America should be proud of them - they were great. I served with A Battery 160th Field Artillery and was awarded a Silver Star and two Purple Hearts.

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Thought Provoking

By Paul Magnanti on July 11, 2000

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My late grandfather was a Thunderbird (157th rgmt, M co), and seldom talked of his World War Two days. After reading this book, I now know why. I can only imagine what it must have been like to live for days on end in a wet foxhole, always cold and miserable. Only have the faintest idea of what horrors he saw when Dachau was liberated. The stories of those days were never told by him. As with many men of his generation, he did not want to remember those terrible events of nearly sixty years ago. _The Rock of Anzio_ tells the story that my grandfather was never able to tell, a story that should be told.

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I finally know!

By Wilum on May 13, 1999

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My father was a member of the 45th 180th Co E from North Africa to "somewhere outside of Rome" where an artillery shell took him out. He never talked much about it and took most of his personal stories with him this past January. This book gave me a chance of closure on this as I finally got to know the reason for the silence. Thank you to the author and this web site for making this available.

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Interesting look at a National Guard Division

By Mitch Reed on June 13, 2000

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I really enjoyed this book. It moved so well, and kept my interest from cover to cover. I have read many unit histories, and this work is the most complete. It cover the unit from activation, through all of its battles. Anzio and Dachau must get the highest praise. Anzio is written so well, I can hardly see how the US prevailed in that battle. I also never knew of the conflict between the Thunderbirds (45th ID) and the Rainbows (42nd ID), over the liberation of the Dachau Concentration camp (even having visited it). The author does a great job, buy this book!

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A Thourough Review of a Battleworthy Infantry Division

By john m price, md on March 4, 2003

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The Rock of Anzio chronicles the WW II experience of the 45th Division, a national guard unit primarily from OK, TX, and NM. This covers prewar status, the callup to federal duty, and its' prodigious battle action in Sicily, Italy including Anzio, France, and Germany. Personal remembrances of former thunderbirds (the divisions' nickname) are widely used as well as the divisional history. Far from being a dry accounting of the divisions' exploits, this book is very easily read, with many small details well covered as well as the overall strategic situation the division was facing at that time. I personally wasn't aware of the critical defense of Anzio by the thunderbirds. Battle actions are well written and exciting to read. I would recommend this book to anyone with a special interest in the Italian campaign and it is a excellent companion book to Edwin Hoyt's Backwater War.

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A memorable trip through World War II's Inferno, as seen by the young, often Native Americans, who sacrificed so much to win it

By Kiwiwriter on April 6, 2016

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The 45th Infantry Division was a US National Guard division drawn from northern Texas and Oklahoma, and during World War II, it saw some horrific action in Italy, Southern France, and the invasion of Germany.

What made the division's background unique was that it was heavily drawn from American citizens who had suffered much at the hands of their government and fellow citizens: Native Americans, from many tribes across the two states. Called to the colors that had brought them suffering for decades, these Native Americans served those colors with unbelievable honor and courage, earning high decorations and sacrificing their lives to do so.

Just as importantly, the 45th Infantry Division played a major role in the American war effort. The "Thunderbirds" made their combat debut in the invasion of Sicily, and suffered accordingly in that victorious drive. They invaded the Italian mainland at Salerno, which was, as the Duke of Wellington would have said, "a near-run thing," and as more recent historian Eric Morris said, "A Military Disaster." From there, the 45th fought its way up the Italian boot, until it was used in the end-run amphibious assault at Anzio.

There the division gained its name and this book its title, as the 45th Infantry held off ferocious German counterattacks against the perimeter amid appalling conditions. The 45th went on to conquer Rome, and then was sequestered for its third amphibious assault of the war: the invasion of Southern France.Read more ›

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An outstanding book telling the stories of the men of 45th

By A Customer on August 23, 1998

Format: Hardcover

This fine book tells the story of the 45th infantry division in World War II. It does not glorify the war but simply tells the tale. It is well researched with both in-person interviews and historical records.
The book retells the great suffering of the men while in Italy, and near-disasters of the landings at Salerno and Anzio.
Highly recommended for those interested in WWII history and in the life of the infantry soldier. This book concentrates on the Thunderbirds of the 45th Infantry Division. For a broader look at much of the same subject matter, I recommend War in the Mediterranean by Carlo D'Este.

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Five Stars

Great book since it features the roles played by American indians in this route to Victory.

Published 2 months ago by Sally R. Fine

I bought this book because my father fought in the ...

I bought this book because my father fought in the 45th Infantry Division during WWII. I wanted to understand what he went thru from Salerno, Italy to Munich, Germany. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Nick B.

Five Stars

Awesome book !

Published 15 months ago by Andy B.

Five Stars

great read on the Italian campaign

Published 18 months ago by Amazon Customer

I enjoyed it.

little slow in the beginning. but once it got going it was a page turner. Very detailed at times but still easy to understand.

Published 19 months ago by Kindle Customer

Well worth the coin for those who want to learn about a Good, Tough &...

The 45th ID was one of those good solid & no flash units that finally got a solid biography. Maybe because it was a National Guard Unit from Oklahoma. Read more

Published 21 months ago by David D. Lawson

A complete and relatively unbiased account of the travails of ...

A complete and relatively unbiased account of the travails of the 45th Infantry Division. Fairly well written. Read more

Published 21 months ago by Richard Fancy

Detailed and accurate depiction of the great 45th.

I have read many books regarding the European theater. This book details the beginning of the 45th infantry division to the end of their military mission at Dachau. Read more

Published 24 months ago by Lana G. Witmore

The Rock of Anzio

A very well written book with many personal accounts interwoven with the divisions more formal history. Read more

Published on April 18, 2014 by William J. Roe

great book

My father was with this unit throughout WWII, but he never talked about his wartime experiences before he passed away several years ago. Read more

Published on October 16, 2013 by upfrank

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