The World at War (1973)

S1E13 Tough Old Gut: Italy (November 1942-June 1944)

Winston Churchill referred to Italy as the 'soft underbelly of the crocodile', believing that the Allies could penetrate it and strike at Germany's core. However, this seemingly vulnerable area proved to be a resilient and formidable challenge, revealing itself to be more of a 'tough old gut' than an easy target.