It was a mistake casting middle-aged actors in this overlong and boring film. There is far too much talk, and the special effects look incredibly dated. The story is ridiculous at times and makes little sense.
Ironically the entire operation in the Mediterranean was a complete disaster for the British. The Americans correctly refused to support Churchill's plan as it was clearly based far more on preserving the British Empire than on defeating the Axis Powers.
Unfortunately films like this one have caused people to mistakenly believe the Allies were successful here in 1943.
After wasting vast resources in the failed Dodecanese campaign Churchill then invaded Italy, which proved to be another disaster for the Allies. Kesselring's outstanding defence of Italy delayed the end of the war in Europe by a year.
Ironically the entire operation in the Mediterranean was a complete disaster for the British. The Americans correctly refused to support Churchill's plan as it was clearly based far more on preserving the British Empire than on defeating the Axis Powers.
Unfortunately films like this one have caused people to mistakenly believe the Allies were successful here in 1943.
After wasting vast resources in the failed Dodecanese campaign Churchill then invaded Italy, which proved to be another disaster for the Allies. Kesselring's outstanding defence of Italy delayed the end of the war in Europe by a year.