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Tag Archives: Prince Umberto
This week in the War, 29 May–4 June 1944: Liberation of Rome
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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Tagged King Victor Emmanuel III, Mark Clark, Prince Umberto, Rome
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This week in the War, 10–16 April 1944: The King of Italy steps down in favour of his son
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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