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This week in the War, 29 May–4 June 1944: Liberation of Rome

Posted on June 2, 2016 by secondbysecond

This week in the war, on 4 June 1944, as the German rearguard retreated northwards out of Rome, the first few units General Mark Clark’s US 5th Army entered the southern part of the city. By mid-evening, the US 88th Division … Continue reading →

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This week in the War, 10–16 April 1944: The King of Italy steps down in favour of his son

Posted on April 15, 2016 by secondbysecond

This week in the war, on 12 April 1944, King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy stepped down in favour of his son, Prince Umberto. It was decided that the official transfer of power would be delayed until after the liberation … Continue reading →

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This week in the War, 19–25 July 1943: Mussolini is fired by the King

Posted on July 23, 2015 by secondbysecond

This week in the war saw Rome bombed for the first time by the Allies (on 19 July 1943). The week also saw the Italian Grand Council of Fascism vote against Mussolini’s continued rule. (Mussolini’s son-in-law, Count Ciano, was one … Continue reading →

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