This WW2 battle in Italy was famous for being set around a very old, historical monastery.
Due to its significance, the German commander told the allies and the monks that he would not put troops in it, despite its clear value as a high vantage point and defensive position.
The Allies could not believe that he would forgo such an advantage, so they bombed it to the ground anyway.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Monte_Cassino
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