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This week in the War, 22–28 May 1944: Breakout at Anzio

Posted on May 26, 2016 by secondbysecond

The British and Americans had landed at Anzio on 22 January 1944, but strong German pressure had kept the Allied invasion force confined to the beachhead. This week in the war, on 23 May 1944, the Allies mounted a general … Continue reading →

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This week in the War, 17–23 January 1944: Landing at Anzio

Posted on January 20, 2016 by secondbysecond

This week in the war, on 22 January 1944, US and British troops landed at Anzio and Nettuno, which were behind the German Gustav Line and well on the way to Rome. The force was under the command of US … Continue reading →

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This week in the War, 26 Jan–1 Feb 1942: The Yanks have come!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by secondbysecond

Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbour, the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland plus the Commonwealth and Empire and eventually the Soviet Union were locked in a life-and-death struggle with Hitler and his allies. After Pearl Harbour … Continue reading →

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