Italy

In the summer of 1943, after a successful campaign in North Africa, Churchill convincesRoosevelt that the best way forward is an invasion of the island of Sicily. But what is thought to be a quick and decisive attack instead becomes a months-long slog up the Italian peninsula, as Hitler has no intention of giving up this key part of his empire without a fight.This episode features interviews with (in order of appearance):Dan Snow, historian and broadcasterRobert Citino, senior historian, National WWII MuseumSarada Peri, presidential speechwriter and political analystJon Meacham, presidential historianSimon Sebag Montefiore, historian and authorDan Carlin, podcaster, Hardcore HistorySaul David, military historian and authorColonel Douglas Douds, professor, US Army War CollegeMartin Morgan, military historian and authorMarco Aterrano, associate professor, University of Naples Federico IIAlexandra Richie, professor, Collegium Civitas