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Tag Archives: Bernard Freyberg
This week in the War, 14–20 February 1944: Destruction of the abbey at Monte Cassino
This week in the war, in an effort to break through the Gustav Line, Allied planes bombarded Monte Cassino. The world renowned Benedictine abbey was completely destroyed and the bishop and a number of monks were killed. General Bernard Freyberg, … Continue reading
Posted in World War II
Tagged Bernard Freyberg, Gustav Line, Italy, Kesselring, Monte Cassino
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This week in the War, 19–25 May 1941: The invasion of Crete
On the morning of 20 May 1941, waves of Junkers 52s flew across the Mediterranean Sea and disgorged thousands of German paratroopers onto the Greek island of Crete. Coloured parachutes had been issued to officers, black for other ranks, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Antony Beevor, Bernard Freyberg, Crete, Junkers 52, Operation Market Garden, Operation Overlord, Ultra
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