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Battle of Monte Cassino

The Battle of Monte Cassino (also known as the Battle for Rome and the Battle for Cassino) was a costly series of four assaults by the Allies against the Winter Line in Italy held by the Germans and Italians during the Italian Campaign of World War II. The intention was a breakthrough to Rome. At the beginning of 1944, the western half of the Winter Line was being anchored by Germans holding the Rapido, Liri and Garigliano valleys and some of the surrounding peaks and ridges.

Located at 41.49, 13.8139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Monte Cassino

For information about the World War II battle, see Battle of Monte Cassino. Monte Cassino is a rocky hill about 130 kilometres southeast of Rome, Italy, c. 2 kilometres to the west of the town of Cassino (the Roman Casinum having been on the hill) and 520 m altitude. St. Benedict of Nursia established his first monastery, the source of the Benedictine Order, here around 529. It was the site of Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944.

Located at 41.49, 13.8139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hills of Italy, Benedictine monasteries in Italy

Rapido (river)

The Rapido is a short river (c.40 km) which flows in the Italian province of Frosinone. Its source is close to border between Lazio and Molise on the slopes of the Mainarde mountains. The river bathes the district of Sant'Elia Fiumerapido after which it becomes known as the Gari and near Cassino it joins with the Liri to form the Garigliano. Fed by numerous karstic springs, the river has a relatively high and reliable discharge: 25 m³/s on average and never dropping below 10 m³/s.

Located at 41.4333, 13.8333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Rivers of Lazio, Province of Frosinone, Ciociaria

University of Cassino

The University of Cassino (Italian: Università degli Studi di Cassino) is an Italian public research university located in Cassino, Italy. It was established in 1979.

Located at 41.4931, 13.8286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battle of San Germano

The Battle of San Germano (or the Battle of Mignano) was the final battle in the Neapolitan War between an Austrian force commanded by Laval Nugent von Westmeath and the King of Naples, Joachim Murat. The battle started on 15 May 1815 and ended on 17 May, after the remaining Neapolitan force was routed at Mignano. Following his defeat at the Battle of Tolentino, Murat had fallen back to San Germano, now Cassino.

Located at 41.5, 13.8333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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