Otto Skorzeny Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Otto Skorzeny, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Germany.

2 records1943–19432 events1 places

Chronological biography

1943

Arrest of Benito Mussolini12 September 1943

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Colonel

A German commando unit led by Colonel Skorzeny captures Mussolini from the Italians

Oak13 September 1943

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Colonel · Abruzzi

Lands on the Abruzzi Appenines & rescues Mussolini from captivity

Titles and roles

Colonel

Record provenance

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