Cassino Monastery Bombed

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/17
Date Released
28 Feb 1944
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 3
Summary
The Benedictine Monastery at Monte Cassino bombed and shelled by the allies. With its destruction has gone the strongest enemy defence on the road to Rome. Interview with the Lord Abbott of Pershore and Nasbdom at an abbey in Kent when he says that although Benedictine Monks regret the bombing of the monastery, if its preservation has prolonged the war or meant the loss of more lives, then its destruction was more than justified.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Aviation; War damage; Military; Religion and belief
Locations
Italy; Monte Cassino
Length of story (in feet)
496
Story extras:
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'Cassino Monastery Bombed', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 44/17, 28 Feb 1944. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100298 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)