Monte Cassino

6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Saturday 10 May
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Monte Cassino

Brigadier John MacFarlane visits the Franciscan monastery bombed by the Allies during the Second World War, exploring the history and impact the series of battles had on the Italian hill-top abbey. He also visits the final resting place of those killed during the campaign, and talks to one of the veterans

Monte Cassino airs on BBC Alba HD at 6:00 PM, Saturday 10 May. (Repeat.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
John MacFarlane
Presenter
Sarah Jane Campbell
Producer
Iain MacLeod
Director