Critical comment on Thomas R. Brooks previous The War North of Rome, June 1944-May 1945 Brookshas written a splendid C serious, solid and engaging Caccount of a grinding and unglamorous battle of attrition, dirty and savage . . . His touch is sure and intensely human.Martin Blumenson Noted Military Historian . . . a lucid account . . . Of what it was like in that grim year after Rome fell. 88th Division Association Newsletter All in all, this is a well-told story of brave men who endured a great deal in an almost forgotten campaign. Frederick N. Smith, Conservative Review .A significant book . . . a solid, well-written campaign history. . . Vnce Murray, Ocala, Florida, Star-Banner Get rich, boy. Then sleep till noon and screw em all. Max Shulman Sleep Till Noon