This battle was fought in four phases, the last of which was codenamed "Operation Diadem".
During this battle, a bear named Wojtech [Voytek] was used to transport artillery shells. This battle was fought in four phases, the last of which was codenamed "Operation Diadem". The attacking force, led by General Harold Alexander, sought to break the Gustav Line. The defending force at this battle was commanded by Field Marshall Kesselring, who had to divert some units  north to contain the Anzio landings. The site of this battle is now home to a Polish cemetery that commemorates the Free Polish Forces that took heavy casualties while attacking the Germans, who took positions in a structure built by Benedict of Nursia. For 10 points, name this 1944 battle that led to the Allied capture of Rome and the destruction of the namesake monastery.
During this battle, a bear named Wojtech [Voytek] was used to transport artillery shells.
Battle of Monte Cassino