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| Sacrario Militare Italiano di Monte Lungo |
Sacrario Militare Italiano di Monte Lungo is dedicated to the sacrifice of Italian soldiers who, after the Armistice of September 8 1943 signed with the Allies, fought against German forces for the liberation of the Italy. The cemetery is located on Monte Longo the site of the first battle the newly re-organised Italian Army fought for the allies against the Nazi's.
Between the 8th to 16th December 1943 the 1st Italian Motorised Group fought against the Germans entrenched on Mount Lungo. After being initially repelled by the German defenders the Italians prevailed and succeeded in securing the vital feature.
The Military Memorial of Mignano Monte Lungo was inaugurated on 4th November 1951. It holds the remains of 974 Italian soldiers who fell in combat along the Gustav Line, with particular reference to the battle of Monte Lungo and operations in the nearby areas of Cassino and Venafro.
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| Sacrario Militare Italiano di Monte Lungo |
The memorial contains the resting place of General Umberto Utili, commander of the Italian Liberation Corps during World War II who died in 1952.
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| General Umberto Utili Grave |
Those buried and commemorated in the cemetery belonged to the Italian Liberation Corps which contained the Folgore, Legnano, Mantua, Friuli and Cremona Combat Groups.
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| Italian Liberation Corps Combat Group Badges |
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Sacrario Militare Italiano di Monte Lungo
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Sacrario Militare Italiano di Monte Lungo
Dying Soldier Scuplture |
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| Sacrario Militare Italiano di Monte Lungo |
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Monte Lungo Museum
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| Monte Lungo Museum |
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| Battle of Monte Lungo Map |
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| Battle of Mount Lungo Museum |
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Battle of Monte Lungo Museum
5.5 inch Medium Artillery Gun |
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Battle of Monte Lungo Museum
M10 Wolverine Self Propelled Anti-Tank Gun |
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Battle of Monte Lungo Museum
Sherman Tank |
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