5K reactions · 204 comments | The Abbey at Monte Cassino . Over 55,000 Allied casualties were suffered in the brutal effort to take this mountain and break through the Gustav Line during World War II. The battle was one of the most grueling of the Italian campaign. #MonteCassino #GustavLine #WWIIHistory #HonorTheFallen #MilitaryHistory #AlliedForces #SacrificeAndValor #WalkAmongHeroes #LestWeForget #BattleOfMonteCassino #WW2Italy #VeteranTribute #FreedomIsntFree | Walk Among Heroes | Facebook

During World War II, a Syrian brown bear named Wojtek became an extraordinary member of the Polish Army. He helped carry heavy artillery shells at the Battle of Monte Cassino, earned the rank of corporal, and charmed soldiers with his love for honey, beer, and “smoked” cigarettes. Wojtek’s story highlights the unusual bonds formed in wartime and how courage and loyalty can come in unexpected forms. #thefactspot #fblifestyle #wojtek #wwiistory #polisharmy | The Fact Spot

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4K reactions · 320 comments | The Abbey of Monte Cassino. More than 55,000 Allied casualties during World War II while fighting for this mountain. #MonteCassino #WWIIHistory #BattleOfMonteCassino #HonorTheFallen #MilitarySacrifice #VeteranTribute #WWIIMemorial #HistoricalSites #LestWeForget #WalkAmongHeroes #AlliedForces #SacredGround #NeverForget | Walk Among Heroes | Facebook

The Abbey/Monastery of Monte Cassino, center of one of WWII’s most brutal battles. #dday #NormandyTrip #WW2History #NormandyInvasion #DdayAnniversary #WW2Travel #NormandyBeaches #DdayLandings #WW2Normandy #NormandyTour #DdayMemorial #WW2Sites #NormandyHistory #Dday75 #WW2Traveler #NormandyBattlefields #DdayTour #WW2Remembrance #NormandyExperience #DdayHistory #omahabeach #dday79 #britishhero #britishveteran #WWIIBritishArmy #BandofBrothers #N4OH #walkamongheroes #greatestgeneration #dday80 | Wal