The Anglo-American armies have liberated southern Italy up to Naples, but now face the defences of the German Winter Line. With multiple defensive lines dug into the mountains, Allied forces face a daunting, multi-month challenge of heavy fighting along the Rapido River, Monte Cassino and Orsogna. For the Canadians along the Adriatic flank, the first approaches to the Winter Line means assaulting tough German defences along the Moro River. Begin Chapter…