Adolf Hitler31 July 1943
One of four operations orderred by Hitler to meet the Allied invasion of Italy. Calls for the rescue of Mussolini from captivity
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One of four operations orderred by Hitler to meet the Allied invasion of Italy. Calls for the rescue of Mussolini from captivity
Lands on the Abruzzi Appenines & rescues Mussolini from captivity
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