Commonwealth War Cemetery of Cassino

Well kept and situated just below Monte Casino itself. A wander amongst the headstones shows the graves of young men from many parts of the British Empire. It is well worth leaving the Autostrada.

North Lakeshore Chorus performed a Commemorative concert in tribute to Fallen Canadian soldiers of WWII, Hastings & Prince Edward county Regiment

Hauntingly beautiful. To be placed there till the end of time, hence we forget the past.

This cemetery is maintained to a high standard by the Commonwealth war Graves commission. It is a very moving place, made more so by the fact that my uncle fought in the battles for Cassino but luckily survived the war. Also noticeable are the large number of Indian names on the memorials. It wasn't just the British that fought and died. Worth a visit if you are interested in history or want to be reminded about the cost of war. Recommended.

A beautiful and serene place of remberance to those who lost their lives protecting ours.

Words are not necessary to describe the significance of this memorial. It's deeply moving, immaculately kept, and a reminder of the cost of the freedom we enjoy today.

Nice place to see.The Casino War Cemetery is located in the Casino Commune in the province of Frosinone, 139 km southeast of Rome. Take the Autostrada A1 from Rome to Naples and drop off at the casino exit. Take a roundabout, take the third exit and follow the road signs to the casino. The first of the six clearly visible signs leading to the cemetery and monument can be seen on this road. The cemetery is located about 1 km from the railway station in Vient Angelo. Visitors arriving by train are advised to take a taxi from the station. Cemetery Address: S.C. 03043 Casino (FR) Lazio via Angelo. GPS coordinates: latitude 41.477555, longitude: 13.827141. On September 3, 1943, the Allies invaded the Italian mainland and re-entered the Allied War with an armory built with the occupied Italians. Despite strong resistance, progress through southern Italy was rapid, but by the end of October the Allies called the German winter defenses known as the Gustav Line, which stretched from the Garrigliano River in the west to Sangro in the east. Initial attempts to breach the west end of the line failed. The operations in January 1944 landed troops in Anzio behind the German line, but the defense was well organized and did not make any progress until May 18, when the casino was taken over. The site of the Casino War Cemetery was first selected in January 1944, but the development of the war in the first five months of that year made it unusable until Germany withdrew from the casino. In these early months of 1944, the casino saw the fierce struggle of the Italian campaign, proving the most severe obstacles the city and the dominant Monastery Hill faced in advancing to Rome. Most of those buried in the war cemetery died in the wars of these months. Burial or commemoration of the 4,271 Commonwealth soldiers of World War II at the Casino War Cemetery. 289 cemeteries are unknown. Inside the cemetery is the Casino Memorial, a memorial to the more than 4,000 Commonwealth soldiers who took part in the Italian campaign. The cemetery and memorial were designed by Louis de Zoysons.

Very peaceful resting place for the soldiers who took part in an awful war. Very well looked after. Definitely a place to get as close to a first hand account of the history of WW2. My grandfathers' friends are buried here and I thought I would pay my respects on his behalf.