A good Italian war production, far superior to the average of this genre produced in Italy. Impressive war scenes with well-executed movements of heavy vehicles that make you overlook some inaccuracies regarding tanks from a later period not yet used during World War II. An interesting historical perspective on a crucial battle for the subsequent development of the war, usually depicted by Anglo-American productions with a propagandistic slant. It provides an intriguing history lesson that reevaluates the value of Italian soldiers, who are often portrayed as lacking courage and ability.
"The soft underbelly of Europe," as Italy was once described, in a moment of clarity between one drink and another, was, in reality, on a human level, as capable as the other armies involved in the conflict. The British and the Allies, through post-war film propaganda, have been successful in obscuring their ferocity and, in many cases, lack of chivalry in their military actions. This film somewhat redresses this unjust reputation, at least on the celluloid screen.
"The soft underbelly of Europe," as Italy was once described, in a moment of clarity between one drink and another, was, in reality, on a human level, as capable as the other armies involved in the conflict. The British and the Allies, through post-war film propaganda, have been successful in obscuring their ferocity and, in many cases, lack of chivalry in their military actions. This film somewhat redresses this unjust reputation, at least on the celluloid screen.