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The World War II Battle of Monte Cassino holds a special place in the lore of one of the countries that participated in the battle as well as the final capture of the summit from the Germans on May 17, 1944.
Which country issued its first stamp in remembrance of the Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944, and has issued several stamps commemorating the battle over the last 75+ years?

   Great Britain
   Austria
   France
   Poland

Your answer was: Poland.
You are correct!!


Answer: Poland issued its first stamp in remembrance of the Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944, and has issued several stamps commemorating the battle over the last 75+ years. The Benedictine Monastery at Monte Cassino was established by St. Benedict in the 6th century on the plateau of Monte Cassino, a 1700-foot summit located southeast of Rome.

Countries who have issued stamps remembering the Benediction Monastery of Monte Cassino:
Poland - Scott 3K17-3K20 (1944); 1613 (1968); 2623 (1984); 2906 (1989); 3196 (1994); 4121 (2014)
Italy - Scott 232-237 (1929)
Vatican - Scott 414-415 (1965)

CLICK HERE to view the article
'St Benedict From Subiaco to Monte Cassino to Patron of Europe'
 by James C Hamilton
Vatican Notes Volume: 60; Issue: 351; Page: 11-18; 2012


St. Benedict, Named by Pope Paul VI as Patron Saint of Europe
View of the Abbey of Monte Cassino
414-415 (1965)