Today in World War II History—23 May 1944
Thursday, May 23, 2019 by Sarah Sundin
75 Years Ago—23 May 1944: In Italy Allies launch assault to break out at Anzio and cut Highway 7 below Cisterna.
In breakout from Anzio, US 3rd Division suffers 1000 casualties, among the costliest days for any US division of the war.