Includes bibliographical references (page 204) and index.
First bite of Europe -- Close call at Salermo -- "See Naples and die" -- Defiant mountains -- Obstacle course to Rome -- Pursuit to the Alps -- Picture essays: Sicily: Doorstep to Italy -- Rome under the German heel -- Heading 'em off at the pass -- Friends among the foe -- Menace to Italy's art -- Campaign's biggest battle -- France's awesome fighters -- Dictator on the run