Watch War Secrets: Italy's Forgotten Invasion

This documentary originally appeared as a segment of the television show Secrets of the Deep, released in 1999. It addresses the highly classified military operation conducted by the United States Navy called "Operation Avalanche." The campaign sought to use naval vessels to help obtain the liberation of Salerno, Italy from Axis forces during the Second World War. The documentary makes extensive use of archive footage, interviews and recently released information about the efforts of the Allies to free Europe. It will appeal to anyone interested in history and to educators seeking material about World War II for classroom use.