2.2K views · 88 reactions | On the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Anzio, we remember all those who served in this historic battle. Hear the story of Medal of Honor recipient Alton W. Knappenberger, a twenty-year-old farmer from Pennsylvania, who found himself a part of one of the largest amphibious landings in military history. #MemDayPBS | National Memorial Day Concert (PBS) | Facebook

#OTD 80 years ago, the Battle of Anzio, part of the Italian campaign of WWII, began with the amphibious landings known as 'Operation Shingle'. Here are 5 of our collections to help you research ancestors who served in Italy during WWII: | Forces War Records