“6,000 U.S. and European soldiers led by Italian forces”
Americans under Italian leadership. No American should ever have to follow orders from a foreigner.
And what if the leadership is British, or Canadian, or Aussie/Kiwi.
Sorry, but imo that’s just inane thinking. I have no problem with UK troops being commanded by a man or woman from another top military force: US, Canada, Australia, NZ, S Africa, France, Germany.