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    Anzio (/ ˈ æ n z i oʊ /, also US: / ˈ ɑː n t s i oʊ /, Italian:) is a town and comune on Lazio coast region of Italy, about 51 kilometres (32 mi) south of Rome. Well known for its seaside harbour setting, it is a fishing port and a departure point for ferries and hydroplanes to the Pontine Islands of Ponza , Palmarola , and Ventotene .

  2. The Battle of Anzio was a battle of the Italian Campaign of World War II that took place from January 22, 1944. The battle began with the Allied amphibious landing known as Operation Shingle, and ended on June 4, 1944 with the liberation of Rome.

    • 22 January-5 June 1944 (136 days)
    • Allied victoryLiberation of Rome
  3. Anzio is a medium-sized fishing port on the coast of Lazio, south of Rome. It was an important Roman port, but now is best-known for its military significance as a landing-spot for the Allies in the Second World War.

  4. Feb 4, 2019 · Anzio is a beachside town an hour south of Rome. Here’s what to do on a visit, including where to eat and how to catch an incredible sunset.

  5. Anzio was the scene of heavy fighting late in World War II. On January 22, 1944, the Allies achieved what probably was their most complete tactical surprise of the war by landing in excess of 36,000 troops and 3,000 vehicles before midnight, securing a beachhead only 37 miles (60 km) from Rome.

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