The forgotten battle in the Italian mountains on Armistice Day

History · Published 4 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: While November 11 is often associated with the end of conflict, in 1943, Allied forces were locked in a desperate struggle against German troops in the mountains of Italy.

This video examines a nearly forgotten moment of World War II. On November 11, 1943, the fighting continued intensely in the Italian mountains, even as the date traditionally marked the conclusion of the 'war to end all wars'.

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