Sky History’s “Commando Missions” returns this Monday with a gripping account of “Operation Raincoat,” a critical mission in the Allied effort to liberate Rome during World War II. The year is 1943, and the Allies face a formidable German defensive line in Italy. “Raincoat Operation” details the daring plan to breach this line, a plan that hinged on a coordinated assault involving ground troops and a crucial diversionary tactic by Allied artillery.
Using a blend of dramatic reconstructions, archival footage, and animation, “Commando Missions” delivers a minute-by-minute account of the operation, highlighting the bravery and strategic brilliance of the soldiers involved. The series focuses on the highly trained fighters who played crucial roles in undermining the German war machine. “Raincoat Operation” airs Monday, 5 May at 9:00 PM GMT on Sky History.
