_644 Gothic Line "The Gothic Line was a string of German defences across Italy, a little to the north of Florence. It became the focus of German opposition to the Allies during the final stages of the campaign in Italy. Both sides committed vast resources to this area \u2013 over 1.2 million men took part in operations around the Gothic Line. The Queen\u2019s Own Cameron Highlanders played a key role in the capture of San Marino in September 1944." Action TEXT "The Gothic Line was a string of German defences across Italy, a little to the north of Florence. It became the focus of German opposition to the Allies during the final stages of the campaign in Italy. Both sides committed vast resources to this area \u2013 over 1.2 million men took part in operations around the Gothic Line. The Queen\u2019s Own Cameron Highlanders played a key role in the capture of San Marino in September 1944." "" Battle honours "British forces advancing through the Gothic Line, September 1944." image/jpeg IWM (NA 18392) Image 43.934957846665 12.447660889184506