Cassino ’44
Location:
National Army Museum
Date & time:
Wednesday 20 Nov 2024, 6.30pm
Price:
£15.00
James Holland recounts the dramatic Second World War battles at Monte Cassino, brought to vivid life by the words of those who were there.
About the event
By the start of 1944, the Allies found themselves coming up against the Gustav Line: a formidable barrier of wire, minefields, bunkers and booby traps, woven into a giant chain of mountains and river valleys that stretched the width of Italy where at its strongest point perched the Abbey of Monte Cassino.
James Holland has drawn widely on diaries, letters and contemporary sources to write the definitive account of this brutal battle. The result is a compelling and often heart-breaking narrative, told in the moment, as the events played out, and from the perspective of those who lived, fought and died there.
About the speaker
James Holland is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. He has a weekly Second World War podcast, ‘We Have Ways of Making You Talk’, with Al Murray, and is Chair of the Chalke Valley History Festival. He is a research fellow at St Andrew’s University.
FAQs
Is the National Army Museum accessible?Yes, the National Army Museum is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch at info@nam.ac.uk or call 020 7730 0717,
Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.
Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.
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