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Soon many monasteries were founded throughout Europe, and everywhere there were hospitals like those in Monte Cassino. By the 10 and 11th centuries Monte Cassino became the most famous cultural, educational, and medical center of Europe with a library in medicine and other sciences.
Allied Forces assumed that the Germans were using Monte Cassino as a fortified position and observation post. Even ambiguous information regarding the German's location was believed to be valid.
