The Crosses Grow on Anzio

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The Crosses Grow on Anzio

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Oh, gather 'round me, comrades; and
listen while I speak
Of a war, a war, a war where hell is
six feet deep.
Along the shore, the cannons roar. Oh
how can a soldier sleep?
The going's slow on Anzio. And hell is
six feet deep.

Praise be to God for this captured sod that
rich with blood does seep.
With yours and mine, like butchered
swine's; and hell is six feet deep.
That death awaits there's no debate;
no triumph will we reap.
The crosses grow on Anzio, where hell is
six feet deep.

Written by Audie Murphy
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Re: The Crosses Grow on Anzio

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I’ve never read that before. And the writer would know. Thanks for posting.
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Re: The Crosses Grow on Anzio

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Great poem.
History shows General Mark Clark had a golden opportunity to trap the Germans behind Anzio in Southern Italy, but stupidly allowed them to escape.
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jeepnik wrote: Mon May 29, 2023 8:27 am I’ve never read that before. And the writer would know. Thanks for posting.
That was a new one for me too -- thanks for posting this.

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Re: The Crosses Grow on Anzio

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Yes, thank you for sharing Mr Audie’s poem. Appreciate it.
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