Between 1943 and the summer of 1944, the commanders of the german forces decided to construct a formidable defensive line from the adriatic sea to the tyrrhenian sea rimini viareggio, 320 km, as a last stronghold against the invasion of northern italy, known as the gothic line. Like an armortoothed belt across italys upper thigh, the gothic line was the most fortified and fiercely defended position the german army had yet thrown in the path of the allied forces. Stretching like an armortoothed belt across italys upper thigh, th. The gothic line was a german defensive line of the italian campaign of world war ii. A historian of medieval art and architecture with a rich appreciation of literary studies, stephen murray brings all those fields to bear on a new approach to understanding the great gothic churches of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Kornegay, a bookseller for over a decade in addition to being an author, picks the best southern gothic books. They were arrayed against the gothic line, which ran from rimini on the east coast to carrara on the west. Paperback, 352 pages published october 1st 1986 by zebra first published january 1st 1967. In the autumn of 1944, as pattons army paraded through pa. Stretching like an armortoothed belt across italys upper thigh, the gothic line was the most fortified position the german army had yet thrown into the allied forces path. As the allies stormed across normandy in late summer 1944, another strategically vital yet unsung campaign was being fought across the mountainous terrain of northern italy. The gothic line portrays the horror, the fear, the courage, and ultimately the glory that canadians won on this remote battlefield. A vast international army of 12 different nationalities, spearheaded by 100,000 americans, had to break through the gothic line, a rugged barrier of german defensive positions that stretched from the adriatic coast to the mediterranean. Battle of the gothic line the canadian encyclopedia.
The gothic bookshop has been dukes independent bookshop since 1956. The gothic line author orgill, douglas formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good jacket condition very good quantity available 1 edition first edition binding hardcover. Originally spuriously attributed to lord byron, this was actually written by dr. Breaking the gothic line had cost the canadians 4,511 casualties, 1,016 of them fatal. The shop offers a selection of duke gift books, books by duke faculty, as well as current fiction, nonfiction, scholarly. Goth culture includes not only fashion but writing focused on the supernatural and horror films. The german army, under field marshal albert kesselring, had escaped the fighting in the south because american gen. These ww ii maps follow the 337th infantrys march thru italy.
The gothic line is a very personalized account of the canadian assault on this heavily fortified line extending across the width of italy from pisa to rimini. Between 1943 and the summer of 1944, the commanders of the german forces decided to construct a formidable defensive line from the adriatic sea to the. Editors choice award winner for 2003 by stone and stone world war ii books. He has been continually identified with his own characters, particularly the rebellious, irreverent, erotically inclined don juan. Plotting gothic positions the rhetoric of the gothic as a series of three interlocking plots. The german army, under field marshal albert kesselring, had escaped the fighting in the. This short protogothic novel caused a sensation at the time, and spawned a vampire craze. Mar 27, 2015 jamie kornegays soil is southern gothic at its best. A vast international army of 12 different nationalities, spearheaded by 100,000 americans, had to break through the gothic line, a rugged barrier of german defensive positions that stretched from the. The shop offers a selection of duke gift books, books by duke faculty, as well as current fiction, nonfiction, scholarly, reference, computer, and general titles to the duke university community, worldwide. This book gives a good narrative account of the gothic line battles of late 1944. World war ii maps of italy, gustav line, gothic line, po line.
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Spearheaded by over 100,000 american troops, this vast. The subculture has endured for more than 30 years, at times. Stretching like an armourtoothed belt across italys upper thigh, the gothic line was the most fortified and fiercely defended position the german army had yet thrown in the path of the advancing allied forces. Jun 22, 2006 book two in the canadian battle series. This book covers the campaign in norther italy along the german gothic line of defense. Lord byron was the prototypical romantic hero, the envy and scandal of the age. Mark clark decided the glory of liberating rome was more important than cutting off the german army. Linea gotica was a german defensive line of the italian campaign of world war ii. It formed field marshal albert kesselring s last major line of defence along the summits of the northern part of the apennine mountains during the fighting retreat of the german forces in italy against the allied armies in italy, commanded by general sir harold alexander. In the autumn of 1944, as pattons army paraded through paris, another allied force was gathering in southern italy.
At war on the gothic line book calgary public library. It is a suspenseful, dramatic book that gives back to canadians a forgotten and neglected part of their historical heritage. The hunchback of notre dame is set in paris during the 15th century. Canadas month of hell in world war ii italy brings the story of what renowned military historian jack granatstein hails as canadas most momentous world war ii battle to vivid life by telling the story through the eyes of the soldiers. Retrace all the most significant battle locations along the gothic line on a twoday experience in the bologna apennines together with an expert local guide, listen to the most peculiar and interesting anecdotes from the generations that made history in these locations. By the summer of 1944, the allied armies with bloody toil had driven the tenacious german army to this point an eastwest front along the northern edge of the apennine mountains.
The book focuses on the part played by 1st canadian corps. At war on the gothic line fighting in italy, 194445 book. It is a little dated now in terms of format, but still an excellent read for those interested in military strategy and tactics, and the italian campaign in general. Gothic fashion features dark colors and extravagant layers, sometimes incorporating the influence of the punk rock clothing culture with rivets, studs, safety pins, collars, and chains. Gothic fiction is a genre of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance. The hunchback of notre dame summary, characters, book. Heavy casualties as assault on gothic line begins panoramic views of the beginning of the gothic line, where the mountains rise up from the umbertide citta di castello plain. Oct 01, 2003 the gothic line is a very personalized account of the canadian assault on this heavily fortified line extending across the width of italy from pisa to rimini. Apr 19, 2017 breaking the gothic line had cost the canadians 4,511 casualties, 1,016 of them fatal.
The imperial war museum book of the war in italy 19431945. At war on the gothic line christian jennings macmillan. The story centres on quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of notredame cathedral, and his unrequited love for the. Like an armortoothed belt across italys upper thigh, the gothic line was the most fortified and fiercely defended position the german army had yet thrown in the. Gothic line order of battle is a listing of the significant formations that were involved in operation olive, the allied offensive on the gothic line in northern italy, augustseptember 1944, and in the subsequent fighting in the central apennine mountains and on the plains of eastern emiliaromagna up to april 1945. It formed field marshal albert kesselrings last major line of defence along the summits of the northern part of the apennine mountains during the fighting retreat of the german forces in italy against the allied armies in italy, commanded by general sir harold. Vivid, enthralling and authoritative, at war on the gothic line is military history at its pacy best. List of books and articles about gothic literature. This collection contains a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with contemporary authors from the us, canada, and the uk. A vast international army of 12 different nationalities had to break through the gothic line, a rugged barrier of german defensive positions that stretched from the adriatic coast to the mediterranean. The early onset of fall rains would mire the coming planned armoured charge in a sea of mud. In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. Canadas climactic world war ii triumph in italy by mark zuehlke.
The gothic line by douglas orgill first edition 1967. Its my house, and i can take 20 years to turn it into a gothic castle if i want to. List of books and articles about gothic literature online. It is well written and gives a balanced account from both the allied and axis perspectives. Following the great success of our gothic fantasy deluxe short story compilations, this latest in the series is packed with amateur detectives solving mysterious murders, suspicious butlers and. As a genre, it is generally believed to have been invented by the english author horace walpole, with his 1764 novel the castle of otranto. Canadas month of hell in world war ii italy brings the story of what renowned military historian jack granatstein hails as canadas most momentous world war ii battle to vivid life by. This short proto gothic novel caused a sensation at the time, and spawned a vampire craze. Numerous books and plays based on or imitating its story line. The gothic line by douglas orgill first edition 196701.
Spearheaded by over 100,000 american troops, this vast, international army was faced with a grim taskbreak the gothic line, a series of interconnected german fortifications that stretched across the mountains of northern italy. Operation olive, first attack on the gothic line, 25. The main character of ruthven is reputedly based on byron. First trade paper edition october 18, 2006 language.
Writer mark zuelkhes the gothic line is the third in his series of magnificent histories of the major battles fought by canadians in italy during the second world war. Canadas climactic world war ii triumph in italy as want to read. Stretching like an armourtoothed belt across italys upper thigh, the gothic line was the most fortified and fiercely defended position the. The gothic line goodreads meet your next favorite book. The account of the bitter, bloody campaign by the british eighth and american fifth armies as they clawed their way through the gothic line.
Canadas month of hell in world war ii italy zuehlke, mark on. Operation olive 25 augustoctober 1944 was the first allied attack on the german gothic line in the northern apennines. Following the great success of our gothic fantasy deluxe short story compilations, this latest in the series is packed with amateur detectives solving mysterious murders, suspicious butlers and terrifying encounters. On august 25, 1944, it fell to i canadian corps to spearhead the famed eighth armys major offensive, intended to rip through it. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Professor david stafford, author of mission accomplished. World war ii maps featuring north africa, the gustav line, the gothic line, and the po line. Like an armortoothed belt across italys upper thigh, the gothic line was the most fortified and fiercely defended. A historian of medieval art and architecture with a rich appreciation of literary studies, stephen murray brings all those fields to bear on a new approach to understanding the great gothic churches of. As the allies stormed across normandy in the late summer of 1944, another strategically vital yet unsung campaign was. The gothic line was a series of fortified strongpoints built by the german army about 125 miles north of rome. On august 25, 1944, it fell to canadian troops to spearhead a major offensive. Although most of the fortifications of the gothic line were captured early in.
The gothic line author orgill, douglas formatbinding hardcover book condition. John william polidori, a physician friend of lord byron. Retrace all the most significant battle locations along the gothic line on a twoday experience in the bologna apennines together with an expert local guide, listen to the most peculiar and. Feb 02, 2016 in the autumn of 1944, as pattons army paraded through paris, another allied force was gathering in southern italy.