Anzio
a town in Italy, S of Rome on the Tyrrhenian coast: site of Allied beachhead in World War II.
Contemporary Examples
But getting off Italian beachheads at Salerno and Anzio had proven nightmarish.
The Story of the American Journalists Who Landed on D-Day Timothy M. Gay June 5, 2012
The dogged Bigart was another veteran of the siege at Anzio.
The Story of the American Journalists Who Landed on D-Day Timothy M. Gay June 5, 2012
Historical Examples
He was greeted cordially by Anzio and was introduced to the two others present.
David Lannarck, Midget George S. Harney
“Get him out of here,” roared Anzio as he waved to Damino to obey his commands.
David Lannarck, Midget George S. Harney
Shirley turned to find Anzio frantically searching the contents of a drawer in the nearby cabinet.
David Lannarck, Midget George S. Harney
Placing the gun in his pocket, Shirley seized a tall, steel-legged stool to bring it down on Anzio’s unprotected head.
David Lannarck, Midget George S. Harney
Shirley was later to learn that young Anzio, the new bank employee, was a nephew of the manager of the trucking company.
David Lannarck, Midget George S. Harney
noun
a port and resort on the W coast of Italy: site of Allied landings in World War II. Pop: 36 952 (2001)
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